The Cult That Tried to Take over and American...

In today's episode we look at some scientists that history forgot. Their contributions were significant, but their credit was either overlooked or diminished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Hello everybody! If you are unfamiliar with the recent cases of missing and deceased scientists, then this episode, as well as the following episodes to come in this series are going to hopefully cover everything there is to know at this moment in time. This is an ongoing investi ...  Show more

Ma Anand Sheela orchestrated Rajneeshpuram’s movement from India to Oregon. As Rajneesh himself faded into the shadows, the cult’s grabs for political power led to wiretapping, poisoning, fraud and murder plots. We examine how Sheela was driven towards chaos by her husband’s deat ...  Show more

When Dr. Charles Scudder and Joey Odom moved to a remote location in rural Georgia, they sought to create their own, personal paradise — complete with drugs, sex and occult symbolism. Locals agreed the men were eccentric, but, by all accounts, friendly and non-threatenin ...

A man claiming to be a thousand-year-old angel moved his small commune from state to state, never staying too long. When money ran tight, the mysterious deaths of his followers — and their life insurance payouts — kept him going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho ...  Show more

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... ...  Show more