The Emergence of a Deadly Cult: In the late 1980s and 1990s, a dangerous doomsday cult took root in Uganda under the leadership of Joseph Kibweteere. Known as the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, this cult combined Christian teachings with apocalyptic beliefs, resulting in one of the deadliest cult tragedies … Read more
A Shocking Crime: In the late 1980s, the state of Oklahoma was shaken by the brutal crimes of Sean Sellers, a teenager who would later be known as one of the youngest individuals sentenced to death in the United States. Sellers’ crimes and subsequent trial would highlight complex issues surrounding youth, mental health, and the … Read more
Prelude to Tragedy: In 1997, the town of Pearl, Mississippi, was rocked by a violent act that would become one of the most notorious cases involving American high school students. Luke Woodham, a 16-year-old student, murdered his mother and went on to kill two students and injure seven others in a shooting spree at Pearl … Read more
Background on Palo Mayombe: Palo Mayombe, often referred to simply as “Palo,” is an Afro-Cuban religion with roots in Central African spiritual traditions. Practitioners, known as “Paleros,” connect with spirits through rituals and the use of sacred items, typically housed in a specially prepared cauldron called an “nganga.” “While Palo is a legitimate and deeply-rooted … Read more
The Birth of a Cult: The Apostle of Infinite Love, also known as “The Order of the Magnificat of the Mother of God,” began its operations in the 1960s in Quebec, Canada. It was founded by Jean-Gaston Tremblay, who later took the name “John Gregory of the Trinity.” Claiming to be the reincarnation of Pope … Read more
The Emergence of a Serial Killer: In the early 1930s, New York City was gripped by fear due to a series of murders and threatening letters attributed to an individual who signed as “3X.” This mysterious moniker became synonymous with terror, as law enforcement agencies scrambled to catch the elusive killer. “Before the term ‘serial … Read more
A Mysterious Discovery on Somerton Beach In December 1948, an unidentified man’s body was found on Somerton Beach near Adelaide, South Australia. The case quickly gained notoriety due to the lack of identification, the absence of an apparent cause of death, and a series of perplexing clues, making it one of Australia’s most famous unsolved … Read more
From Obscurity to Notoriety Zhao Zhihong, often dubbed the “smiling killer” due to his demeanor during court appearances, emerged from relative obscurity to become one of China’s most notorious serial killers. Active during the 1990s and early 2000s in Inner Mongolia, Zhao’s crimes encompassed a terrifying range of violent offenses, including multiple rapes and murders. … Read more
The German Immigrant with Deadly Secrets Anna Marie Hahn, originally from Germany, immigrated to the United States in the early 1920s. Settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, she initially led a seemingly ordinary life. But as the years progressed, Hahn would become one of Ohio’s most infamous female serial killers, eventually earning the nickname “Arsenic Anna.” “While … Read more
A Fine Line Between Culture and Cultism Founded in 1970 by Robert Earl Burton, the Fellowship of Friends aimed to provide a pathway to spiritual enlightenment through the teachings of George Gurdjieff and Peter Ouspensky, among other influences. However, the organization soon transformed into a controversial cult, taking on an elitist and exploitative character that … Read more