A California rehabilitation foundation for people addicted to heroin transformed into a "communal living experiment" with cult-like tendencies in the 1950s, according to a new documentary series. Charles Diedrich, a former alcoholic, initially founded his storefront rehabilitation center in Santa…[Continue Reading...]
The Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA), a faction of Boko Haram sect, attacked Gudumbali, Guzamala local government area of Borno state, on Tuesday. It is the second time in three months that the village will come under attack. The…[Continue Reading...]
THE trials of Doomsday husband and wife Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow face some stark differences that could have major consequences. Chad started his trial for the 2019 murders of his ex-wife Tammy Daybell and Lori’s two children on April…[Continue Reading...]
STORY: The bodies of more than 400 members of the Good News International Church were found and exhumed from the Shakahola forest in southeastern Kenya last year, in one of the world's worst cult-related tragedies of recent decades. Only 35…[Continue Reading...]
"They used to Skype and text, but that trailed off drastically,” another source told the magazine. "He uses his film commitments as an excuse, but the truth is that doesn’t hold much weight with Suri anymore." Cruise split with Suri's…[Continue Reading...]
NORTON, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe was denied bail on Tuesday after being arrested last week for suspected child abuse when police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 graves. Ishmael Chokurongerwa,…[Continue Reading...]
In affluent Marin County, California, violent crime was seldom seen. But on Aug. 3, 2000, police responded to a secluded studio apartment tucked behind a family home after reports of gunshots. Inside, two bodies lay in the bedroom: Jenny Villarin,…[Continue Reading...]
Alleged “orgasm cult” OneTaste is actually just a “wellness” company like SoulCycle and Crossfit, an attorney for the controversial group’s glamorous founder argued in Brooklyn federal court Thursday. Lawyer Julia Gatto claimed the feds don’t have a case against her…[Continue Reading...]
In August 2023, Ruby Franke — a Utah mom who gave parenting advice on her family's YouTube channel 8 Passengers — was arrested on charges of child abuse. She and her accomplice, Jodi Hildebrandt, pleaded guilty to four of the…[Continue Reading...]
Once released from prison, Tony Alamo begins 'wedding' young girls. As the child abuse escalates, former members urge the FBI to intervene. Once released from prison, Tony Alamo begins 'wedding' young girls. As the child abuse escalates, former members urge…[Continue Reading...]
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