Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcastsA young Wall Street genius lands in the Costa Rican jungle with a vast fortune and visions of paradise - but ends up in hell. He and his wife build a spectacular circular mansion deep in the rainforest - a sanctuary for themselves and for endangered wildlife. But sinister forces soon have the couple fearing for their lives. As paranoia takes root and shadows close in, the troubled pair steadily lo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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For decades, João Teixeira de Faria — known as John of God — was revered as a spiritual healer who claimed to perform miraculous surgeries without anesthesia. Desperate people from around the world traveled to Brazil, believing he could cure what doc... more
Ann contemplates leaving Costa Rica forever. A drug bust and a prison visit lead to speculation about the Benders’ former head of security and his role in events. Everyone drawn into the couple’s orbit reflects on this shocking story. The final chapt... more
The second trial concludes with a verdict that stuns Costa Rica. Ann Bender adjusts to a completely new way of life as a terrible tragedy shatters her world further. Meanwhile, public opinion dramatically shifts. A second trial is granted, the defenc... more
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 ma... more
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Interesting story though I wonder why they didn’t go into other possible murderers, considering the money and the trust
Apple Podcasts3roshiki
Australia20 days ago - Pretty stupid
I did not finish this podcast, I stopped after episode 4. It’s an interesting and tragic story, but the podcast itself is pretty stupid and topical. I expect that an actually in depth look at these people would be interesting, but this podcast is not that. We are told that John rescued dozens of stray cats when he lived in the US, but not what happened to them when he moved to Costa Rica. As of the end of episode 4, we haven’t been told what happened to all the rescued and protected animals in C... more
Apple Podcasts3Nichname2020
United States23 days ago - Interesting story
I liked this podcast as it kept my attention. One oopsy: it is called Lyme Disease, not Lyme’s Disease.
Apple Podcasts4Ljk1495
Canadaa month ago - Season 2 Leaves Much To Be Desired
The premise established in episode 1 was intriguing, which compelled me to keep listening, but I wish I had stopped there. First, the season is way too long. When all is said and done, the story is pretty boring, and the layers and layers of details don’t make it any better. Second, I stopped caring about John and Ann pretty quickly. They’re rich, white Americans, who claim to care about rainforest conservation and then tear down the rainforest to build a monstrosity of a house and alienate all ... more
Apple Podcasts3krs7803United Statesa month ago - too many ads
this podcast has so many ads that it becomes too difficult to follow the story
Apple Podcasts1marcgerritsenforrealUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #151 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #154 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #201 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  India/True Crime |
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A gripping narrative unfolds surrounding the tumultuous life of John and Ann Bender, a wealthy couple who abandon their high-powered careers on Wall Street to start anew in Costa Rica. Their dream evolves into a nightmare as they build a magnificent mansion surrounded by the rainforest, but they soon find themselves engulfed by paranoia and violent circumstances, culminating in John's mysterious death and subsequent murder trials. The series captures the stark contrasts of their extravagant lifestyle juxtaposed with their descent into chaos, exposing layers of emotional turmoil, legal battles, and community intrigue that question the nature of truth and justice amidst unrelenting fears of betrayal and isolation from their neighbors.
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