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In the early morning hours of October 14, 2006, the quiet community of Bonaparte, Iowa, was shattered by a horrific act of violence that claimed the lives of five family members. Among the victims was 15-year-old Shelby Marie Bentler, a White female who perished alongside her parents and two sisters in their rural home.
The tragic events unfolded at approximately 3:38 a.m. when a chilling 911 call was made from the Bentler residence. The dispatcher heard the terrified voice of Shelby's yo ...Read More
The tragic events unfolded at approximately 3:38 a.m. when a chilling 911 call was made from the Bentler residence. The dispatcher heard the terrified voice of Shelby's yo ...Read More
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Shelby Marie Bentler
Female
White / Caucasian
Bonaparte
IA
2006-10-14
15
Shelby
Marie Bentler
11/05/2025
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I'm sitting here just trying to wrap my head around the details surrounding the Bentler family trage... ...Read More
04/22/2023
04/22/2023
