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Michael J. Bentler

Case from Bonaparte, IA dated Oct 14, 2006

Victim Details

Michael J. Bentler

Male

White / Caucasian

Bonaparte

IA

2006-10-14

53

Michael

J. Bentler

06/23/2026

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In the pre-dawn hours of October 14, 2006, a horrific scene unfolded in the quiet, rural community of Bonaparte, Iowa, culminating in the death of Michael J. Bentler, a 53-year-old Caucasian male. The tranquility of the Bentler family home, situated on a sprawling 20-acre property, was shattered by an act of brutal violence that would claim the lives of Michael, his 47-year-old wife Sandra, and their three daughters: 17-year-old Sheena, 15-year-old Shelby, and 14-year-old Shayné. All five victi ...
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  • Michael J. “Mike” Bentler (1953-2006) - Find a...
  • reddit: r/MorbidReality - [NSFW] Bentler family of Bonaparte Iowa murdered by own son, Shawn in 2006. Not a lot of news coverage on this.

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    Has anyone else here read about how the community of Bonaparte was affected by the Bentler murders? ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else feel completely unsettled by the 911 call details in the Bentler case? I can't stop... ...Read More
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    I recently delved into the Bentler family case and I can't stop thinking about the bravery of young ... ...Read More
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