Shawn Bentler

Shawn Bentler is a convicted mass murderer from Bonaparte, Iowa. On October 14th 2006, 22 year old Bentler murdered his father Michael, 53, his mother Sandra, 47, and his three younger sisters; Sheena, 17, Shelby, 15, and Shayne, 14. It was claimed that the motive was so he could inherit his family's fortune. He was consequently sentenced to four concurrent life sentences and a consecutive life sentence.[1]

Shawn Bentler
Criminal statusIncarcerated
MotiveInheritance
Conviction(s)Murder
Criminal chargeMurder
PenaltyFive consecutive life sentences
Details
CountryUnited States
State(s)Iowa
Location(s)Bonaparte
Target(s)Family
Killed5

References

  1. writer, MATT MILNER Courier staff. "Life in prison for Bentler". Ottumwa Courier.
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