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Lori Vallow Daybell files motion for a new trial based on these five reasons

Published May 5, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged appeal, Arizona, convicted murderer, criminal trial, cult mom, Lori Vallow

PHOENIX — Lori Vallow Daybell says there were multiple problems with her Maricopa County, Arizona trial last month and she wants it redone. A jury found Daybell guilty of conspiracy to commit the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow,…[Continue Reading...]

Prosecutors expand shaman probe to ex-director of Unification Church over bribery allegations

Published May 4, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged bribery investigation, cults, South Korea, Unification Church

Prosecutors investigating allegations that shaman Jeon Seong-bae, known as “Geon Jin,” made illicit requests to former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee are expanding their investigation to focus on a man surnamed Yoon, a former director-general…[Continue Reading...]

Edo Police Arrest 95 Suspects in Ongoing Crackdown on Deadly Cult Clashes

Published May 4, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged arrests, cults, gangs, Nigeria

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 95 individuals in connection with a fresh surge of cult-related violence that has claimed multiple lives across the state in recent weeks. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public…[Continue Reading...]

Fans Have Serious Questions About Justin Bieber’s Pal-Turned-Spiritual Guru As He Faces ‘Cult’ Accusations

Published May 4, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Churchome, cult allegatons, Judah Smith, Justin Bieber

It was only a matter of time before Churchome — the buzzy, Beverly Hills-based church led by Justin Bieber’s longtime spiritual advisor, Pastor Judah Smith — landed back in the headlines. On May 2, Smith found himself ambushed by paparazzi…[Continue Reading...]

Cult detective who ‘solved great-grandma’s murder’ relives horror moment he exposed sickos who ‘raped kids 4,000 times’

Published May 4, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Arivin Shreeve, child abuse, cult leader, cults, Utah, Zion cult

Incredible moment when century-old family mystery was solved stunned experienced investigator A POLICE officer who uncovered a sick sex cult made an even more remarkable discovery 12 years later — by solving the 1886 killing of his great-great-grandmother. Utah-based Mike…[Continue Reading...]

The Unification Church dissolution and Japan’s evolving religious governance

Published May 3, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged church dissolution, cults, Japan, Unification Church

In March 2025, the Tokyo District Court ordered the dissolution of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification — formerly the Unification Church — following decades of controversies surrounding its business practices and ‘spiritual sales’. While the Church has…[Continue Reading...]

Cult leader Keith Raniere’s lawyer now part of Diddy’s defense team.

Published May 3, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Keith Raniere, Marc Agnifilo, NXIVM, Sean Diddy Combs

Diddy's defense team is starting to take shape on the eve of his federal criminal trial ... and he's got some accomplished legal minds on his side. The Bad Boy Records founder is rocking with Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos…[Continue Reading...]

Justin Bieber’s controversial pastor laughs off claim his church is a ‘cult’

Published May 3, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Churchome, cult allegations, Judah Smith, Justin Bieber

Churchome pastor Jonah Smith has laughed off media speculation that his organization is a cult that has ensnared pop superstar Justin Bieber. The 31-year-old singer has been the subject of a number of reports questioning the state of his mental…[Continue Reading...]

Cults Inside out — How People Get In and Can Get Out

Published May 2, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes, Cult TV Tagged cult deprogramming, cult expert, cult interventions, cults

You’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think—and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates. But how do individuals get involved with cults in…[Continue Reading...]

The Cult-Like Grip Behind ‘Sister Wives’ Long-Lasting Bonds

Published May 2, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged coercive control, cult like control, Kody Brown, Polygamists

Sister Wives is a far cry from what it used to be. When it debuted on TLC in 2010, it followed a united polygamist family navigating their busy lives. Kody Brown was introducing a fourth wife, Robyn, who he spiritually…[Continue Reading...]