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Father-of-three who grew up in the Plymouth Brethren ‘cult’ which ‘bans mobile phones and music’ claims he attempted suicide 3 times after being sexually abused as a teenager by an older church member

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged abuse allegations, cult allegations, Plymouth Brethren, survivor story

A man born into a strict Church 'cult', where he was banned from listening to music or having friends, says he attempted suicide three times following years of sexual abuse. John 'Gilli' Gilliland, 35, has claimed a 'protected' member of…[Continue Reading...]

‘Psychopath cult follower’ arrested for making torture videos of wife

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal investigation, cults, Karachi, torture

KARACHI:Women police on Friday arrested a ‘psychopath cult follower’ and rescued his wife and four children from harrowing abuse and torture. District Central Women Police Station SHO Iram Amjad said that the suspect Tahir Abbas has confessed to being part…[Continue Reading...]

Witness the Tragic Rise and Fall of a Cult in ‘One Day in Jonestown’ Trailer

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, Guyana, Jim Jones, Jonestown, murders, suicides, survivor stories

From the outside looking in, we oftentimes wonder, “How do people find themselves involved in a cult?” Whether it’s the teachings of Marshall Applewhite in Heaven’s Gate or Charles Manson’s wild ramblings to the Family, there has to be something…[Continue Reading...]

Chad Daybell trial live: New witness casts doubts on cult prophet’s son’s story about mom’s death

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

A new rebuttal witness for the prosecution testified that Chad Daybell’s son Garth had told him how he found his dead mother Tammy Daybell, which is different from what Garth told the court at his father’s triple murder trial earlier…[Continue Reading...]

Religious Group Slammed As “Coercive Cult” After Pushing Members To Donate Their Kidneys

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, cult leader, Dave McKay, Jesus Christians, Kidney cult

The Kidney Cult’s Aussie members live in a nondescript home, but smaller congregations have since emerged in other parts of the world, including Canada, the US, Mexico, and Kenya. Almost two decades ago, David and his followers, who currently include…[Continue Reading...]

Skowhegan woman learns to heal from stepfather’s ‘cult-like’ abuse over 20 years

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abusive controlling relationships, cult like control, family cult, survivor story

SKOWHEGAN — Aria Sanborn knew she had to escape. She also knew what would happen if she failed. Sanborn had lived for nearly 20 years inside a small rural mobile home in Liberty with her siblings, mother and abusive stepfather,…[Continue Reading...]

Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult: Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s Most Intriguing Documentary Yet

Published May 24, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 7M Films, cult allegations, Robert Shin, Shekinah Church, TikTok

Fans of true-crime documentaries: We've got a new recommendation for you, but it's not for the faint of heart. Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult is Netflix's latest documentary, and it tells the story of a young dancer,…[Continue Reading...]

RECAP: The Trial of Chad Daybell Day 28

Published May 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Chad Daybell, cult leader, Idaho, murder trial

BOISE, Idaho — On day 28 of the trial of Chad Daybell, the defense focused on DNA evidence recovered from the bodies of Tylee and JJ, as well as location data for Chad and Alex Cox on significant dates in…[Continue Reading...]

Sexual assault victim felt silenced and shamed in sect: ‘I had only ever known fear’

Published May 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged child abuse, religious sect, sexual abuse, two by twos

A woman who was a victim of sexual violence as a child and teenager has spoken for the first time of the abuse - and how the secretive sect she was raised in turned a blind eye and later condoned…[Continue Reading...]

Kim Jong Un’s portrait is displayed in North Korea, elevating his cult of personality

Published May 23, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult of personality, Kim Jong Um, North Korea

Two’s company but three’s a dynasty — at least it is now in North Korea. The country has displayed the portrait of its leader, Kim Jong Un, next to those of his father and grandfather, a possibly significant step in…[Continue Reading...]