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A QAnon Cult Set Up a Compound in a Small Town. The Locals Are Fighting Back.

Published November 3, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult compound, QAnon, Queen of Canada, Romana Didulo

RICHMOUND, Sask. – Hugh Everding, a bald hulking man of about 6’4”, stares out of the kitchen window of his bungalow as police vehicle after police vehicle rolls down the street headed towards a check stop manned by a half-dozen…[Continue Reading...]

‘I debunk wellness misinformation for a living… So, why did I fall for it?’

Published November 2, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged false cures, misinformation, quackery, Wellness infuencers

I am lying on a bed in a small room that smells of incense, while a woman in ostentatious orange glasses sprinkles powder around my ear. She then takes my head and moves it from side to side. Seemingly satisfied,…[Continue Reading...]

NXIVM: Diehard loyalist remains committed to convicted criminal “sex cult” leader Keith Raniere

Published November 2, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cult leader, Keith Raniere, lawsuit, Marc Elliot, NXIVM, sex cult

A St. Louis man who was featured in the documentary series The Vow is now suing HBO as well as the series’ producers and directors. Marc Elliot filed the lawsuit Tuesday in St. Louis City Circuit Court seeking more than…[Continue Reading...]

Man kills wife for refusing to shave her head

Published November 2, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Africa, Apostolic sect, murder, women abuse

Police in Mashonaland Central have launched a manhunt for a Guruve man of Johanne Marange apostolic sect who fatally assaulted his wife for refusing to keep her head bald. Daniel Mufambi (35) accused his wife Benedict Mutero (22) of failing…[Continue Reading...]

David Mitchell, Weekly Editor Who Exposed a Corrupt Cult, Dies at 79

Published November 2, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged California, cult, drug rehab, Synanon

David Mitchell, a muckraker whose tiny California newspaper challenged the violent drug rehabilitation cult Synanon and, as a result, became one of only a handful of weeklies to win a Pulitzer Prize, died on Oct. 25 at his home in…[Continue Reading...]

Scientology Church’s Response to Leah Remini’s Lawsuit Looks a Lot Like ‘Fair Game’

Published November 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged fair game policy, Leah Remini, litigation, Scientologists, Scientology

The Church of Scientology has responded to ex-Scientologist Leah Remini’s lawsuit against it for harassment and stalking. However, rather than clear its name, the response seems to be an example of the Church using the “fair game” policy, which it…[Continue Reading...]

What’s going on in Gilbert, Arizona — Mother’s doomsday beliefs tied to her disappearance with minor son

Published November 1, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Arizona, Blaze Thibadeau, disappearance, doomsday mom, Gilbert, Glibert Arizona, minor son disappearance, Spring Thibadeau

Rick Alan Ross interview with Ashleigh Banfield for News Nation concerning Gilbert, Arizona mom and son disappearance tied to "doomsday" beliefs.[Continue Reading...]

34 Facts About Cults, Schemes and Charismatic Conmen

Published October 31, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged con men, cults, scams, schemes

You know the feeling: You’re researching cults for an upcoming film project, and you stop to think, “Hmm, this sounds a lot like the intense clique I’m involved in.” That’s exactly how Michelle Pfeiffer came to the realization that she…[Continue Reading...]

New podcast on ‘cults’ dives into Dwell, Columbus church formerly known as Xenos

Published October 31, 2023 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Columbus, cult allegations abuse allegations, Dwell Church, Ohio, Xenos Christian Fellowship

A popular podcast series has released new episodes about Dwell, formerly known as Xenos Christian Fellowship, the Columbus-centered non-denominational evangelical church. Dwell has been the subject of extensive reporting by The Dispatch and other media outlets, with many former members…[Continue Reading...]

How cult group killed Lagos Baale’s son, witness tells court

Published October 31, 2023 By admin

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

Inspector Usang Otu, a police prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of three alleged members of an unlawful society group called ‘IBILE ’(cult group) over the alleged murder of one Owolabi Ajibola, on Monday, told the Lagos State High Court…[Continue Reading...]