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CRIME January 9, 2024

Woman allegedly killed by 'Soldiers of Christ' likely beaten 'to exorcise demon spirit': expert

A grisly murder of a 33-year-old Georgia woman allegedly at the hands of the "Soldiers of Christ" has characteristics of a fanatic religious group, a cult escapee told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital

Missing Persons January 8, 2024

Missouri police search for 6 missing people who followed so-called social media prophet

Six people, including two children, have been missing from St. Louis since August. Police have linked them to a so-called online prophet named Rashad Jamal.

CRIME January 4, 2024

Church of Scientology is a 'criminal enterprise' that should face Mafia-like RICO charges: lawsuit

The Church of Scientology was called a "criminal enterprise" in a new court filing, which alleges leaders covered up actor Danny Masterson's rape and sexual abuse of members.

Mexican Cartel Violence December 22, 2023

5 appalling crimes around the world in 2023

Child serial killers, dead bodies recovered from a Christian cult, and a violent takedown of El Chapo's son in Mexico were among some shocking crime stories this year.

True Crime September 29, 2023

Prosecutors in Delphi murders case call pagan cult ritual narrative 'colorful, dramatic' and 'unprofessional'

Prosecutors in the Delphi murders case say a memo from suspect Richard Allen's defense team alleging that Libby German and Abby Williams were killed in a ritual is "fanciful."

True Crime September 20, 2023

Girls killed in Delphi murders were sacrificed in pagan cult ritual, defense claims

Attorneys for Richard Allen, the prime suspect in the 2017 murders of two girls in Delphi, Indiana, are now claiming the girls died in a "ritualistic sacrifice."

Cults August 9, 2023

'One Tree Hill’ star Bethany Joy Lenz suffered alleged ‘spiritual abuse’ during years in a cult

Bethany Joy Lenz, of "One Tree Hill" fame, is writing a memoir that will include her experiences during her 10 years in a cult, during which she said she suffered "spiritual abuse."

Cults July 19, 2023

Joaquin Phoenix, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rose McGowan among Hollywood stars linked to cults

Cults can be strange, offbeat or downright terrifying. Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer have both shared stories of cults, along with Joaquin Phoenix, Bethany Joy Lenz and more.

TV July 11, 2023

Bethany Joy Lenz of 'One Tree Hill' says she spent 10 years in a cult: 'There's a lot to tell'

Bethany Joy Lenz discussed whether she'd want to publish a book about her 10 years in a cult. The "One Tree Hill" star said it's complicated for "legal" reasons.

True Crime July 8, 2023

Leslie Van Houten, Manson family killer, to be released on parole after Newsom drops challenge

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower and convicted killer, will be paroled in weeks, according to her lawyer. Gov. Newsom dropped his efforts to keep Van Houten behind bars.

Africa May 5, 2023

Leader of massive Kenyan death cult to be held without bond

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan pastor and cult leader who allegedly convinced at least 110 congregants to starve themselves to death, is being held in jail for at least five more days.