The Prophet of Chatsworth: Fred King and the Church of Jesus Christ Restored

The Prophet of Chatsworth: Fred King and the Church of Jesus Christ Restored

For decades, a former ski resort near Chatsworth, Ontario was the home base of the Church of Jesus Christ Restored, led by Fred King, whom his followers called the Prophet. Members were taught that his word was God’s. Court heard that Sunday services could run from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m., and that King singled people out for what he called corrections and chastisements: yelling, hair-pulling, public humiliation, and beatings in front of the congregation.

After a former member, Carol Christie, spoke out in her book and on CTV’s W5, OPP spent 16 months investigating. In April 2014, King was arrested and faced 31 charges. In May 2016, four days before trial, he pleaded guilty to nine assaults. The sexual allegations were withdrawn, and the court heard no explanation.

Joining me is Mike King of Profiling Evil (no relation to Fred King), who explains why predators use faith as a costume and what to watch for in any group.

Content note: This episode discusses physical abuse, public humiliation, and allegations of sexual abuse involving adults and children. Listener discretion is advised. All allegations that did not result in a conviction are unproven.

Guest Mike King, Profiling Evil, author of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing. His live tour, The Psychology of Cults, is at psychologyofcults.com. Mike is not related to Fred King.

Key dates • 1986: Stan King dies; Fred King becomes leader. • March 2008: Carol Christie leaves the church. • November 2012: Carol appears on CTV’s W5. • Mid-2013: Property: The True Story of a Polygamous Church Wife is released. • April 2014: Fred King is arrested in Hamilton on 31 charges. • May 2016: King pleads guilty to nine assaults. • September 2016: Sentenced to 18 months in jail plus two years of probation. • December 2016: Judson King pleads guilty to three assaults. • September 2017: Fred King is released after 12 months.

Sources • Owen Sound Sun Times, church leader guilty of nine assaults • CTV News London, committal to trial and sentencing coverage • CBC News Hamilton, arrest of church leader on 31 charges • Bayshore Broadcasting: member of church sentenced (Dec 2016); King released (Sept 2017) • London Free Press / National Post feature on Carol Christie • Owen Sound Hub, Property: the story that needs to be told • Wikipedia: Church of Jesus Christ Restored (Ontario)

Support and resources

• International Cultic Studies Association: https://internationalculticstudies.org/ • Dial 211 in Ontario for local support services • 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text 988, Canada-wide)

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