Guatemalan authorities have intensified their investigation into Lev Tahor, a controversial Jewish sect accused of human trafficking and child abuse, following the arrest of one of its senior members, according to press reports. Yoel Alter, 35, was detained earlier this…[Continue Reading...]
It's known as The Truth or the Two by Twos cult amongst survivors. That's because they preach in pairs, visiting the homes of followers to ensure they're adhering to the rules. Rules designed to guarantee entry into heaven. But this…[Continue Reading...]
A new documentary available on Discovery+ narrates the rise and the fall of one of India's most reverred Godmen - Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani alias Asaram Bapu. Titled Cult of fear - Asaram Bapu, the three-episode series presents both sides of…[Continue Reading...]
Open a streaming app on your television, and chances are you’re going to be bombarded with true crime documentaries about serial killers and cults. The true crime explosion has caused many to ask: Is it ethical to exploit the horrible…[Continue Reading...]
A string of killings across America — including the stabbing death of a landlord in Vallejo, a deadly shootout in Vermont and the massacre of a married couple in Pennsylvania — are seemingly connected by a fringe group led by…[Continue Reading...]
On Feb. 11, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals will hear a largely unknown case that has potential nationwide influence on the legal doctrine of “ecclesial abstention.” For decades, this legal doctrine has shielded courts from adjudicating cases deemed…[Continue Reading...]
Two separate murders have been blamed on a pair of young computer science students who, in addition to being accused of having ties to the same bizarre Bay Area tech-cult, may also be married, according to recent reports. Open Vallejo…[Continue Reading...]
The Public Security Intelligence Agency made a request Monday that regulatory action be extended against Aleph, a group linked to the Aum Supreme Truth cult, over it failing to report some of its activities. The agency made the request to…[Continue Reading...]
TRUE crime TV presenter Emma Kenny will lift the lid on another dark corner of the human psyche in her new show Killer Cults at Monmouth’s Blake Theatre next week. Having gripped audiences with previous show The Serial Killer Next…[Continue Reading...]
Freeform's newest true crime series highlights the survivors of modern-day cults. Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that How I Escaped My Cult will premiere Thursday, February 20, on Freeform and the entire 10-part season will be available Friday, February 21,…[Continue Reading...]
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