A single serial killer is troublesome enough but when the killings turn out to be a family affair, it brings sinister to a whole new level. The 4 stories on this list are terrifying because they’re real. Whether siblings, relatives or the entire clan, these are 4 Scary & Mysterious families. Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________4 Scary & Mysterious Families4. The Bloody BendersFrom 1871 to 1873, Labette County in Kansas was home to a family called the Benders. John Bender Sr., or “Pa Bender” was around 60 years old at the time. He was of German descent and spoke little English, if any at all. His wife, Elvira was 55 and was known as the “she-devil” by her neighbors because She was very cold and unfriendly. Their 25 year old son, John Jr., was considered handsome with his auburn hair. He spoke English fluently but with a German accent, but neighbors considered him a “half-wit” since he would often be seen laughing all by himself. 3. The Wessons Born August 22, 1946, Marcus Wesson, was the eldest of four children. He grew up in a dysfunctional household with his mother being a religious fanatic and his dad an abusive alcoholic. He joined the Army after leaving high school and was stationed in Europe for some time. After returning, Wesson started living together with a married woman named, Rosemary Maytorena and her children, in San Jose, California. 2. The Briley BrothersIt was 1979 when brothers, Linwood, James Jr., and Anthony Briley terrorized the town of Richmond, Virginia when they went on a random killing spree for seven months. Growing up, the boys were known to always be willing to lend a helping hand and were polite and helpful in their community. However, their classmates had a a bit of a different opinion because In school, they were bullies. They didn’t even care when authority figures punished them. The only person the boys feared seemed to be their father, James Sr. But by the time they had become teenagers, their parents separated amicably and even James Sr. began fearing his children. He realized Linwood, the eldest, was having a huge influence on the boys and James Sr., began locking his doors at night with a deadbolt in fear of what they might do. 1. The Tarverdiyeva FamilyDubbed as the “Gang of Amazons,” the Tarverdiyeva family from the North Caucasian Federal District in Russia is considered to be one of the most baffling and murderous serial killer families in modern times. Captured in 2013, the family is composed of the father, Roman Podkopaev who was (35), his 46 year old wife, Inessa Inessa’s 25 year old daughter from her first marriage, Viktoria and Inessa and Roman’s daughter, Anastasiya who was (13). Other accomplices included Sergei Sinelnik, Roman’s police officer brother-in-law and his wife, Anastasiya. The family came from a well-to do background but it seems this didn’t help in quenching their lust for blood. As a cover for their crimes, the family would go under the pretense of conducting out of town camping trips. Their first victim was, Mikhail Zlydnev, and his wife on February 17, 2008. Mikhail was the head of the State Drug Control Service. The couple was shot inside their homes and then stabbed multiple times with a knife. Several items in their home were taken and Months later, another couple was shot on a highway. So there were 4 Scary & Mysterious FamiliesSerial killer families are rare but they do exist. Aside from these four, throughout history they’ve been recorded and it’s likely, there are many more out there we’ve yet to hear about.Support the show
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