The Wealthy Banker Who Was Arrested For His Obsession Of Pulling Out Women’s Teeth
In 1930, a society man’ life was ruined after it was discovered that he had been pulling women’s teeth to sate a dark obsession
Being wealthy usually means that there is greater access to leisure and fun activities. Nevertheless, that doesn’t matter if someone has hobbies or proclivities that are darker in nature. That was the case with a well to do retired banker from Springfield, Missouri in 1930, who was arrested after it was found out that for years he had been pulling women’s teeth and offering other dental services to appease his obsession despite a lack of training, and in some cases, the consent of his unwitting patients.
On March 22, 1930, The Portland Press Herald carried the story of Elwyn Bentley, a 60-year-old retired former bank president, who was caught committing a very bizarre crime. It was determined that the bachelor, who was described as wealthy and handsome, had been practicing dentistry on the sly over the past decade, treating only women. This was despite having no training or license to do such work.
Bentley, who came from a prominent local family, saw his house of cards tumble down quickly after he was accused of impropriety by 25-year-old Mildred…
