“The God Squad”: Douglas Metcalf
In 1972, self-appointed bishop Douglas Metcalf had his followers build a new heaven on earth in New Zealand. He called it Camp David… But while the group found peace behind the gates to their compound, they prepared for battle with the outside world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Sep 202040min
“The Chicago Rippers”: Robin Gecht Pt. 2
In the early 1980s, Satanist Robin Gecht and his three followers terrorized the women of Chicago. They attacked, maimed, and tortured at least five victims in an attempt to summon a demon known as "The Dark One." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Aug 202040min
“The Chicago Rippers”: Robin Gecht Pt. 1
In the early 1980s, contractor Robin Gecht recruited three of his employees to join a violent cult. Using a mixture of intimidation and coercion, Gecht led his followers on a murderous rampage that shocked the city of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Aug 202045min
“Friends Landing”: Whitewind Swan Fisher
When Whitewind Swan Fisher founded Friends Landing in 1985, it was marketed as a safe space for spiritual healing. Instead, it was her personal lion's den where she took advantage of the very people she promised to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Aug 202045min
“Concerned Christians”: Monte Kim Miller
In 1985, Monte Kim Miller was an anti-cult activist, speaking at churches to warn against brainwashing and manipulation—until he began using the same tactics he preached against to extort, coerce, and compel his own followers into radical behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 202041min
“NXIVM” Pt. 4: The Fall
In 2017, news of Keith Raniere’s predatory sorority finally hit the airwaves. After disavowing any connection to the group, the 57-year-old cult leader read the writing on the wall and fled to Mexico. But authorities weren't going to allow him to avoid consequences that easily... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Jul 202049min
“NXIVM” Pt. 3: The Master and the Slave
By 2006, 46-year-old Keith Raniere had made NXIVM alluring enough to attract billionaire heiresses and Hollywood actresses. But as women began defecting, he feared he was losing control—and in a bid to reassert dominance, created a predatory group known as DOS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Jul 202047min
“NXIVM” Pt. 2: The Parasite and the Producer
In 1999, after the collapse of Consumers Buyline, 39-year-old Keith embarked on a new business venture. But while the product he was selling changed, his approach remained the same. And soon, he began to prey upon the very students he had promised to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Jul 202047min
