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An evangelical cult leader assassinated Santa Claus in front of a bunch of kids

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Paul Schafer raised his weapon, exhaled evenly, and waited for Santa Claus’ rotund, crimson body to float into his crosshairs. Then he pulled the trigger. Conservative pundits and Evangelical figureheads notoriously spend December keening over “The War on Christmas,” penning…[Continue Reading...]

Neighborhood ties to the Heaven’s Gate ‘UFO Cult’ story

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Over the holiday season, many tune in to fuzzy Hallmark romances or Christmas classics. I watch documentaries about cults. The Heaven’s Gate “UFO Cult” became famous in the 1990s after 39 members quietly overdosed themselves in a California mansion, believing…[Continue Reading...]

Wife of Alleged Polygamist Cult Leader Samuel Batemen Was ‘Cut Off’ From Family Outside of Sect, Lawyer Says

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Naomi Bistline and Donnae Barlow, alleged wives of FLDS breakaway sect leader Samuel Bateman, were charged with kidnapping. Both of them remain in federal custody. Naomi Bistline, the wife of alleged polygamist cult leader Samuel Batemen, is “relieved, at the…[Continue Reading...]

Nicki Clyne barred from contacting jailed Keith Raniere, ex-wife Allison Mack

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NXIVM alum Nicki Clyne would love to communicate with jailed exes Keith Raniere and Allison Mack — but “unfortunately” is not allowed to, the “Battlestar Galactica” actress tells Page Six in an exclusive new interview. “I have no communication with…[Continue Reading...]

‘Men will beg to have their blood spilled.’ Pervert Mormon cult leader Samuel Bateman is heard ranting about killing followers in ‘blood atonement’ ritual for their wrongs – as he’s pictured with 22 of his 23 wives

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Depraved prophet Samuel Rappylee Bateman was caught on tape ranting about killing one of his followers in a religious rite – just weeks before he was arrested while transporting three of his underage 'wives' in a box trailer. The chilling…[Continue Reading...]

2 adult wives of polygamist group leader, Samuel Bateman, make appearances in court

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Two adult wives of polygamist group leader, Samuel Bateman, have appearances in federal magistrate court for status hearings on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Donnae Barlow and Naomi Bistline face charges of kidnapping, obstruction, and tampering…[Continue Reading...]

A Bentley-driving accused cult leader, red meth, Starbucks ‘awkward’ tipping system: this week’s top stories

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This week's top stories include an accused cult leader having 20 wives, some as young as 9, an American sports journalist dying while covering the World Cup in Qatar, and red meth being found in Arizona. Here are the stories…[Continue Reading...]

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