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 | 18 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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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
It’s midnight in the jungle. The Benders are alone. A single shot rings out. One person is dead. As police arrive on the scene, they initially conclude it’s a suicide. But suspicion grows and the scene raises questions. But soon, the suspect is out o... more
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- Oh the noise noise noise noise
Really well done podcast of a terribly sad story. Sorry to pile on but my god the theme music is off putting.
Apple Podcasts4Scooby-Doo302
United States16 days ago - I liked it, but wanted more
I liked it but certainly wanted more. It was more about telling the backstory and giving you the vibe of the situation — the setting, the house, a super high level of who the Benders were. But really very light on theories, if at all. There had to be more of a story simply from the forensic evidence, but it was not told in this podcast. More of a light tough on the topic.
Apple Podcasts3Ann148United States16 days ago - Grating music and over dramatized voiceover
The story could have been interesting, but it was terribly over produced and under investigated. No actual interviews with any charters who are central to the story.
Apple Podcasts1V ColoradoUnited States16 days ago - Show 4/5 but the ads!!
Too many ads ruined a good show
Apple Podcasts1freespeechadvocate1985
Canada21 days ago - Citizenship
I enjoyed listening to Helen in heaven however, there were times when I felt it drugged on a little too much. And one of the episodes they said John and Ann gave up their citizenship.. When Ann left the country, they talked about her not having a current passport and getting one to leave, but if she’d given up her American citizenship, I felt like that was not addressed and left me hanging, on how she returned to the US.
Apple Podcasts3JoeyBirdOhUnited States23 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #49 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #86 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Italy/True Crime |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring a chilling true crime narrative, this series recounts the harrowing tale of John and Ann Bender, a once-affluent couple who escape to the Costa Rican jungle, only to find their dreams of paradise descend into paranoia and tragedy. After building a luxurious estate designed to be a sanctuary for both themselves and endangered wildlife, the couple becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events, ultimately leading to a tense atmosphere filled with armed guards and the looming threat of violence. As the story progresses, listeners are drawn into the dark twists of their lives, culminating in a shocking murder that triggers multiple trials and unravels deeper questions surrounding wealth, isolation, and obsession.
The series is es... more
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