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Benue ‘cult’ violence claims 20 lives in 6 months

Published April 29, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, deaths, gangs, Nigeria, violence

At least seven people were killed on Sunday night in Akpehe, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State, during a suspected cult clash. Residents said the violence, which broke out around 8pm at a drinking joint near OxNet Water…[Continue Reading...]

From Shakahola to Migori: Kenya’s Struggle with Deadly Religious Cults

Published April 29, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Cult crimes, cults, Kenya, sects

Two bodies and about 57 indisposed persons were recovered from St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Migori County, western Kenya, on April 22, reigniting fears of cult-related abuses across the continent. The discovery comes barely two years after the…[Continue Reading...]

Hugh Hefner’s Playboy twins call life in mansion a ‘cult’ as they detail ‘traumatic’ past

Published April 29, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult allegations, Hugh Hefner, Playboy mansion, playmates

Former Playboy playmates Karissa and Kristina Shannon have come forward with harrowing details about their time at the notorious Playboy Mansion. The Shannon twins, who moved into the mansion in 2008 at the tender age of 19, have spoken out…[Continue Reading...]

Man who financed FLDS cult leader sentenced in Arizona child sex trafficking case

Published April 29, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arizona, criminal convictions, cult leader, LaDell Bristline, prison sentences, Samuel Bateman, Torrance Bistline

The founder of a Utah equipment manufacturer that generated an estimated $2 million in annual revenue was sentenced to 35 years in prison on April 28 for aiding self-proclaimed cult leader Samuel Bateman in transporting children for sex acts in…[Continue Reading...]

Far-right fight groups endorse ‘youth clubs’ targeting US young men and boys

Published April 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged hate groups, targeting youth, youth clubs

A national network of American neofascist fight clubs is endorsing youth-oriented offshoots aimed at grooming the next generation of racist activists. So-called “active clubs” have proliferated across the US and are a combination of fitness and mixed martial arts groups…[Continue Reading...]

The Masterson’s Scientology roots: As Malcolm In The Middle’s Christopher prepares for TV return how his famous family’s religion formed a key part in disgraced brother Danny’s rape case

Published April 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Christopher Masterson, convicted rapist, Danny Masterson, Sceintologists, Scientology

In the Noughties, brothers Christopher and Danny Masterson dominated the TV scene. Danny, 49, was famed for his role as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show, while Christopher played Francis in Malcolm in the Middle - which is now coming back for…[Continue Reading...]

Man who financed FLDS cult leader to be sentenced in Arizona child sex trafficking case

Published April 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arizona, cults, Samuel Bateman, sex trafficking, Torrance Bistline

The founder of a Utah equipment manufacturer that generated an estimated $2 million in annual revenue was scheduled to be sentenced April 28 for aiding self-proclaimed cult leader Samuel Bateman in transporting children for sex acts in Arizona. Torrance Bistline,…[Continue Reading...]

How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross

Published April 28, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, cultic manipulaltion, cultic manipulation, cults, gaslighting, narcissist, Narcissistic abuse

Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjcg9g6xYzs[Continue Reading...]

Deadlines set in Herbalife class action lawsuit

Published April 27, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged class action lawsuit, Herbalife, MLM, multi level markeing

Herbalife is a pyramid scheme. New deadlines have been set in a class action lawsuit accusing Herbalife International of America Inc. of operating a pyramid scheme, indicating that settlement negotiations may occur within the next year. U.S. District Judge Beverly…[Continue Reading...]

Star Trek legend lost brother to suicide cult dedicated to hit sci-fi show

Published April 27, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, doomsday cult, Heaven's Gate, Marshall Applewhite, Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek, suicide, Thomas Nichols

Nichelle Nichols made history as one of the first black women featured in a popular TV series with her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Sadly, she went on to face a personal tragedy related to the 'final frontier'…[Continue Reading...]