Sarah Edmondson is a former member and whistleblower of Nxivm, a cult disguised as a self-help organization run by Keith Raniere, a convicted sex offender. Edmondson was part of the group for 12 years and cofounded the organization's center in…[Continue Reading...]
In a year full of terrific (and terrifying) horror movies, "Heretic" stands out from the crowd. Driven by captivating dialogue and a simmering sense of dread that eventually boils over into outright terror, the writing and directing duo of Scott…[Continue Reading...]
In the perplexing subculture of UFO beliefs, individuals with cult-like followings and frequent claims associated with dubious “whistleblowers” aren’t uncommon. But how can you separate genuine voices from those leveraging UFO lore for personal or financial gain? In a new…[Continue Reading...]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A former local Jehovah’s Witnesses elder was sentenced to prison for sexually abusing children decades ago, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced Friday. Norman Aviles-Garriga, 45, who was a Jehovah’s Witness elder in Lancaster County, will…[Continue Reading...]
The bitter fight over cult leader Charles Manson ’s $1 million estate has been hit with yet another delay as three claimants are locked in a bitter feud over the notorious killer’s belongings. Los Angeles real estate agent Daniel Arguelles,…[Continue Reading...]
Two surviving members of the cult Heaven's Gate have threatened rapper Lil Uzi Vert to take legal action against him over alleged similarities with his new album, Eternal Atake 2's artwork and their logo. In an interview with Complex, two…[Continue Reading...]
For the second time, an alleged cult leader accused of preying on the Native American community and sexually assaulting women has been indicted by a Clark County grand jury. Last month, the Nevada Supreme Court dismissed the previous indictment against…[Continue Reading...]
Mandy Valadez was just 16 years old when she was lured into the Potter's House Christian Fellowship Ministries in Amarillo, Texas — which dominated nearly 18 years of her life. Recruitment started at a Halloween haunted house in late 2001,…[Continue Reading...]
Kody Brown’s nephew Ben Brown offered advice to his uncle’s three ex-wives, Meri Brown, Christine Brown and Janelle Brown, on how to navigate life after leaving polygamy, which he referred to as a “cult.” “Go out and find yourself,” Ben…[Continue Reading...]
The BBC has picked up a premium doc series on a group of people’s clandestine escape from a New Zealand cult. Escaping Utopia is a three-part investigation into Gloriavale Christian Community – New Zealand’s extreme religious cult – and the true stories of…[Continue Reading...]
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