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Netflix documentary to shed fresh light on chilling cult mass murder case

Published December 15, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, Guyana, Jim Jones, Jonestown, mass maurder

True crime enthusiasts simply cannot miss a brand-new documentary series currently in development at Netflix, with the streaming giant revisiting a gripping and tragic case that remains etched in America's collective consciousness. This follows the success of other captivating series,…[Continue Reading...]

South Korea raids religious group’s headquarters over bribery case

Published December 15, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal investigation, police raid, South Korea, Unifiication Church

SEOUL, Dec 15: South Korean police raided the headquarters of the cult-like Unification Church on Monday and named its leader as a suspect in the bribery of several high-profile politicians. The church, known for its mass weddings, is at the…[Continue Reading...]

Police raid cult initiation ceremony in Edo, kill one

Published December 15, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged cults, gangs, Nigeria, police raid

One person has died while 27 suspected cultists were arrested during initiation at Urohi Village, Esan West Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Ikoedem said…[Continue Reading...]

Leaders of secretive religious ‘cult’ charged with murder after two members go missing

Published December 14, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged California, criminal cahrges, cult leadeers, cults, His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, murder, Rudy Moreno, Shelly Martin

Leaders of a secretive Southern California religious group have been charged with murder amid investigations into the disappearances of two members, police said. Six senior figures in the Hemet-based group His Way Spirit Led Assemblies were arrested December 11. The…[Continue Reading...]

Rival parties clash as Unification Church scandal engulfs liberals

Published December 14, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged bribery scandal, cults, South Korea, Unification Church

South Korea’s rival parties are clashing head on over whether to launch a special counsel investigation into more bribery allegations involving the Unification Church, as the controversy expands to include senior government and ruling bloc figures. The main opposition People…[Continue Reading...]

Court sentences ‘cult leader’ to 3 years in prison for sexual offences, violent crimes

Published December 13, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged criminal conviction, cults, Finland

Kanta-Häme District Court has handed down a prison sentence of 3 years and 4 months to a man convicted of a string of sexual offences and violent crimes. The court began hearing the case on 7 November, but proceedings were…[Continue Reading...]

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

Published December 13, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cults, Korean cults, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Police Special Branch is aware of and monitoring the activities of a so-called “cult” originating from South Korea, which has so far not been deemed a national security threat, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution…[Continue Reading...]

Alleged California ‘cult’ leaders arrested for killing member 3 years after he went missing

Published December 13, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged Califronia, criminal charges, cults Darryl Martin, His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, Rudy Moreno

Two high-ranking members of a “cult-like” group just outside of Palm Springs were arrested on suspicion of killing one of their members Thursday — three years after the victim was last seen at a Starbucks. The group goes by “His…[Continue Reading...]

Leaders, more members of alleged cult-like California religious group arrested for murder

Published December 13, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Cult Crimes Tagged California, criminal arrests, cults, His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, murder charges

More arrests were made involving members of an alleged cult-like religious organization in Southern California, including the group’s leaders, on suspicion of murder. The Hemet-based religious group called “His Way Spirit Led Assemblies” has been at the center of an…[Continue Reading...]

President reportedly sought contact with NBA star Stephen Curry through Unification Church

Published December 12, 2025 By admin

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged government corruption, political infuence, South Korea, Unification Church

A JoongAng Ilbo report has found that President Lee Jae Myung's presidential campaign sought to arrange contact with NBA star Stephen Curry through the Unification Church ahead of the 2022 election. The move was part of an attempt by Yun…[Continue Reading...]