Hell in Heaven - 6: The Folly of Two
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November 6, 2025 · 33 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode explores the aftermath of John Bender's death and the ensuing legal and psychological turmoil surrounding Ann.
John Bender’s death soon becomes a cause celebre. But the woman at the centre of police suspicion is now the hospital. Ann’s psychiatrist is shocked at her physical and mental state. As the full story of the Benders’ isolation unfolds, prosecutors make their move and judges reach a verdict. But the Costa Rican authorities have a surprise in store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- mysterious death
- police investigation
- mental health
- legal proceedings
- isolation
Keywords
- John Bender
- Ann
- psychiatrist
- Costa Rica
- legal verdict
- isolation
- death investigation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Costa Rican authorities
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