Benjamin Foster was a vicious criminal who unalived two people while he was on the run, mistreated numerous of his partners, and left one of his ex-girlfriends with life changing injuries.Â
Key Takeaways
- He held Jaimee, another ex-girlfriend, captive for several days, torturing and repeatedly strangling her.
- The day he was moved to a state prison in Nevada, he was freed.
- Foster took his own life on January 31, 2023, by shooting himself in the head.
The recently launched true-crime docuseries “Worst Ex Ever” on Netflix explores the dark side of love through testimony from witnesses.
The horrible acts that Benjamin “Ben” Foster committed are the focus of the first episode of Worst Ex Ever, titled Dating the Devil.
Ben had a history of domestic abuse against his ex-girlfriends and was charged with two horrible m*rders.
Ben Foster’s Horrific Crime Journey
Amber, Foster’s partner from 2017 in Las Vegas, appears to have been his first abuse victim.
He acted as though he was considerate and cared about their relationship, as Amber explained.
She eventually learnt that Ben was an abuser who was hiding behind his naïve façade, as time went on.
Amber stated that he attempted to strangle her on Christmas Eve of 2017 after seeing that she had received a text from another man.
He held Jaimee, another ex-girlfriend, captive for several days, torturing and repeatedly strangling her.
She managed to escape while they were out together at a grocery store and gas station.
In the series, Jaimee described how she was abused, saying,
“I could see it in his eyes that he was gonna kill me… I was treated for seven broken ribs, two black eyes, had bruises all over my body, lacerations all over my body…”
Via Worst Ex Ever
Fortunately, she told the police everything, and they began looking into Ben’s violent past.
Following the combination of Jaimee’s and Amber’s case, the District Attorney for Clark County entered a guilty plea to domestic abuse for Ben.
He was sentenced to a maximum of 30 months in state prison.
After accounting for the 729 days Foster spent in jail awaiting trial, he was released on the same day he was transferred to a state prison in Nevada.
Following his release, Foster moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, near his parents’ home, though little is known about them as he left his family at a young age.
He later met Justine Siemens while working as a bartender, and the two began dating.
Their relationship was going well until Justine discovered his criminal history in Las Vegas. After she reported him to his employer, Foster was fired.
In an episode of Worst Ex Ever, Siemens recalls how their relationship took a dark turn, with Foster becoming abusive and physically torturing her.
After holding her captive for three days, she managed to contact a friend for help. When her friend arrived, Foster was still present but managed to escape before authorities could intervene.
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Escape From The Law Enforcement, Which Ultimately Resulted In His Su*cide
Benjamin Obadiah Foster used online dating apps to connect with people who might help him evade capture.
To avoid detection, he frequently altered his appearance by shaving his facial hair or changing the color and style of his hair.
Tina Marie Jones, 68, was arrested for hindering the investigation after allowing Foster to stay on her property.
Authorities received a report of a man matching Foster’s description taking a taxi from Sunny Valley, Oregon, back to Grants Pass.
During a welfare check in the area, officers discovered the bodies of 74-year-old Richard Lee Barron Jr. and his 65-year-old caretaker, Ronald Griffith, both brutally beaten to death in their home.
Authorities believe Foster was responsible for the m*rders.
Foster was tracked down with the help of Barron and Griffith’s white dog. After an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, Foster took his own life on January 31, 2023, by shooting himself in the head.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Justine had to learn to walk after enduring unbearable pain.
- Prior to the incident, the victims knew Foster to be gentle and kind.
- He was good with dogs.
