Shawn Bentler
Shawn Bentler (born February 5,1984 in Iowa) 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5,1984 Iowa,U.S. |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Children | 2 |
| Motive | Inheritance |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
| Penalty | Five consecutive life sentences |
| Details | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Iowa |
| Location(s) | Bonaparte |
| Target(s) | Family |
| Killed | 5 |
| Imprisoned at | Anamosa State Penitentiary |
References
- writer, MATT MILNER Courier staff. "Life in prison for Bentler". Ottumwa Courier.
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