The False Entitlement of a Man Seeking His Parent’s Fortune
Shawn Bentler killed his whole family for financial gain.
Hardworking people who struggle to make ends meet cannot fathom a person like Shawn Bentler. His parent’s provided him with all the tools necessary for him to live a fulfilling life but he wanted more without working for it. He set his sights on his parent’s fortune and plotted to obtain it.
Shawn was the oldest of four children born and raised by Michael and Sandra Bentler of Bonaparte, Iowa. His three sisters Sheena, Shelby, and Shayne completed the family.
Michael owned a successful lumber yard and a grain elevator, allowing him to provide a comfortable life for his wife and children.
Shawn was an average student who ran track while his sisters were excellent students and athletes. Perhaps to stand out from the rest of the family he tried to make wealth his identity.
He didn’t get into trouble except for one incident. Shawn started bullying a friend in high school and bragging about how rich he was. The friend got sick of it and they fought. Both got suspended for a couple of days.
