Introducing Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise

About this episode

The episode introduces the story of John and Ann Bender, their luxurious life in Costa Rica, and the mysterious events leading to a violent end.

John and Ann Bender had hundreds of millions of dollars and one dream: to build a glittering glass mansion deep in the Costa Rican jungle. But paradise soon gave way to paranoia — with abduction plots, armed guards and a bedroom blazing with hundreds of Tiffany lamps. And then one night, it all ended in blood. Hosted by award-winning journalist Becky Milligan, Hell in Heaven is an eight-part limited series from Blanchard House, Exactly Right Media and iHeart Podcasts. Premieres Thursday, October 9. Follow Hell in Heaven wherever you get your podcasts — and see rare photos from the story at @exactlyright on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Becky Milligan

Topics covered

• mysterious death
• true crime
• luxury lifestyle
• paranoia
• abduction plots
• mansion
• Costa Rica

Keywords

• mysterious death
• Costa Rica
• true crime
• luxury mansion
• Becky Milligan
• abduction
• paranoia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exactly Right Media, iHeart Podcasts

Places: Costa Rican, Costa Rican jungle

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