Once inside, the police quickly discovered the bodies of the two missing boys, one under the floorboards and the other buried in the yard. Branch Davidian cult members Brad Branch, Kathryn Schroeder, and Kevin Whitecliff on their way to the Waco federal courthouse. Adolfo Constanzo was the focus of the 1st episode of Unexplained Realms the podcast, titled, Devils Ranch. That is to say, if you’re looking for shows about cults – real or otherwise – this NEEDS to be on your watch-list. The documentary takes a look at his childhood, how he became a charming, yet sadistic cult leader, and, of course, the murders.

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Following a shocking vision during a trip to Peru, Eddie Lane (Aaron Paul) begins to have a crisis of faith and questions Meyerism, the Movement he has dedicated his life to. His wives Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn), Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), and Margie (Ginnifer Goodwin) learn to love and live together as sister wives. Although you may have heard of that incident, when it comes to the world's most infamous cults , that's just the tip of the iceberg. They are – purposefully – shrouded in secrecy, but seem to have their fingers in everything in US politics, and are also responsible for starting the annual National Prayer Breakfast. Shira Haas is also super short (different sources have her as between 4’9″ and 5’2″), and as a fellow short girl I love to see it.Follows a polygamous family in Salt Lake City as they work through everyday family issues and also try to navigate a married life with multiple wives. Following a tragedy, Matilda Grey (Lydia Wilson) is pulled into a 23 year old missing person’s case in a small Welsh town. This is going to be the most controversial section here, and I’m sure it will piss off plenty of people. On 17 November 1978, following a visit by Leo Ryan, a US politician who was following up on a complaint of abuse at the compound, several members expressed a desire to leave and followed Ryan to a local airstrip.

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year old Esther “Esty” Shapiro (Shira Haas) is part of the ultra-orthodox (Haredi) Jewish community in Williamsburg, NY. On July 30, 2000, the Children of Thunder went to the home of 85-year-old Ivan Stineman and his wife, 78-year-old Annette. In January1998, they were with a young couple that was part of their groupwhen things took a very sinister turn. Several key players take part in the documentary, including Bhagwan’s right hand woman, Ma Anand Sheela and his personal attorney, Swami Prem Niren (aka Philip Toelkes).

Volpe, Sapone, and Maccione turned on the lovers, stabbing them to death as they tried to defend themselves. If co-leader Aldrete is ever released from prison, American authorities plan to prosecute her for the murder of Mark Kilroy. They beat him and carried him out of the jungle tied to a log before handing him over to the police.

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Why it’s one of the best TV shows about cults: Although the cult, and Sofie’s story, play only a small part in this miniseries, it is hard to deny what a profound effect the cult had on her.

It’s also a good representation of the kind of influence cult-like groups can hold in small communities (also seen in Save Me).

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In 1987, Constanzo decided he was tired of performinganimal sacrifices and good luck spellsfor powerful drug lords to protect their business.Although they are right-leaning, The Fellowship has been involved with politicians all across the board in the US, so long as they believe in Jesus. There’s a bit of reenactment of scenes, but as much as possible is done through actual footage and photos. Police quickly discovered the cult and that Constanzo had been responsible for Kilroy's death; he sought a "good"/superior brain" for one of his ritual spells. Smallville" actress Allison Mack (seen here) was subsequently accused of recruiting "DOS" slaves by convincing women they were joining a female empowerment group that would help them overcome weaknesses.