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Who was Tony Alamo? How Christian evangelist became a twisted cult leader

Published April 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged convicted criminal, cult leader, sex offender, survivor stories, Tony Alamo

The BBC documentary Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo, delves into the chilling tale of the Alamo Christian Foundation, a cult founded by Tony and Susan Alamo in 1969. The four-part series features survivors recounting their harrowing…[Continue Reading...]

Dershowitz in Tucson to defend convicted cult leader, argues evidence tampering

Published April 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Alan Dershowitz, cult leader, defense lawyer, Keith Raniere, NXIVM, sex cult

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Three years ago Keith Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in federal prison. He's serving that sentence at the U.S Penitentiary on the East in Tucson. Raniere Ran Nxivm, a shadowy self-help organization that investigators describe…[Continue Reading...]

TV tonight: what happened inside Tony Alamo’s twisted and evil cult

Published April 9, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, sexual abuse, survivor stories, Tony Alamo

An intense four-part documentary interviews abuse survivors. Plus: Shirley Ballas tries to convince Mel Giedroyc she’s a terrible human being. Here’s what to watch this evening “Tony and Susie were our gods.” “You didn’t ever dream of questioning them.” “I…[Continue Reading...]

Gay Ex-Scientologist Michelle LeClair Claims She Was Stalked and Harassed After Leaving the Church

Published April 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged gay Scientologyist, personal story, Scientologists, Scientology, survivor story

In 2010, former Scientologist Michelle LeClair says her world was turned upside down when she left the church after allegedly facing persecution for coming out as gay. In her new memoir, Perfectly Clear, the mother of four and self-described former…[Continue Reading...]

Kenyan suspect in religious cult deaths dies in custody after hunger strike

Published April 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cult leader, doomsday cult, Good News International Church, Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, starvation deaths

MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - A Kenyan accused of involvement in the deaths of hundreds of members of a starvation cult has died after a 10-day hunger strike in police custody, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. Joseph Buyuka was among 30…[Continue Reading...]

Hulu’s “Cult Justice” Provides An Investigative Look into Cults’ Dark Realms

Published April 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes, Cult TV Tagged cult, Cult.s, documentary series

Law & Crime Network’s latest series, “Cult Justice,” is set to premiere on Hulu on March 28, 2024. This compelling 8-part series delves into the unsettling world of modern cults, spotlighting the harrowing journeys of survivors along with the dedicated…[Continue Reading...]

DENR terminates protected area agreement with alleged Surigao cult

Published April 8, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult, Philippines, Socorro Bayanihan Services

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday announced that it has terminated an agreement awarding alleged cult Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI), a vast protected area in Surigao del Norte. The Protected Area Community-Based…[Continue Reading...]

The Unification Church Infiltrated Japan’s Government. Now Its Sights Are Set on the U.S.

Published April 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, Japan, Sun Mung Moon, Unification Church, United States

It was 11.29 a.m. beneath pewter skies in Japan’s southern city of Nara when Shinzo Abe was handed the microphone. The nation’s former prime minister, wearing a navy blue jacket and crisp white shirt, stepped atop the small, red dias…[Continue Reading...]

5 scummiest MLM companies in India

Published April 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged India, MLM, multi-level marketing

MLM companies often claim to offer people the chance to earn money, work on their schedule, and find unlimited potential. But hidden behind these appealing promises are many instances of people being taken advantage of, misled, and encountered unethical behaviours.…[Continue Reading...]

Sarah Paulson to Play Cult Leader Gwen Shamblin in ‘The Way Down’ Scripted Adaptation at HBO Max

Published April 7, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, diet guru, Gwen Shamblin, HBO movie

Sarah Paulson is no stranger to playing real people: Among other roles, she won an Emmy award for her portrayal of Marcia Clark in 2016’s “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” and was recently nominated for an…[Continue Reading...]