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People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. Explore the deeply disturbing world of cults through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape.

First Aired

2018-06-04
Last Aired

2019-07-08
Creator
Genre

Crime, Documentary
Seasons

2
Episodes

12
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Investigation Discovery

Keywords:

cult true crime culte

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1. Tony Alamo Ministries

Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking ...More

Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers including taking multiple child brides.Less

43mins 2018-06-04

2. Jonestown Massacre

In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he wa...More

In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he was setting up what was supposed to be a utopia known as Jonestown. But utopia quickly turned into a hell as he spiraled deeper into his own paranoia.Less

43mins 2018-06-11

3. Word of Life

The Word of Life Church, starts as a small bible study group led by Pastor Jerry Irwin. After his deat...More

The Word of Life Church, starts as a small bible study group led by Pastor Jerry Irwin. After his death, his daughter Tiffanie gains control and makes life hell for the church followers, leading to the brutal death of a teenaged boy.Less

43mins 2018-06-18

4. Yahweh Nation

Yahweh Ben Yahweh is a respected religious leader in the 1980s but behind the facade, he rules his fol...More

Yahweh Ben Yahweh is a respected religious leader in the 1980s but behind the facade, he rules his followers with terror and violence. One survivor shares the story of this cult leader whose ruthless tactics ruin hundreds of lives and leaves 14 dead.Less

43mins 2018-06-25

5. Army of God

Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their hars...More

Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their harsh rule has destroyed families and ruined lives. Cult survivors tell how the Greens transformed from charismatic hippies into militant cult leaders.Less

43mins 2018-07-02

6. The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation ...More

The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation when looking for answers to life's big questions while Niki is brought in as a child. Both become disillusioned as they learn the truth about York.Less