Our Sinister Stories series continues with a brand new Killer Club Special! It's our very first collab episode and we 're discussing four cases where individuals garnered devout followings through deception, manipulation, and abuse.
MARCUS WESSON AND THE VAMPIRE CULT MASS MURDERS
Marcus Wesson: a name that may mean nothing to you when you first hear it.
But after you listen to the terrifying events that have occurred in his life, his name will never leave your memory. Disturbing relationships, unbelievable teachings, and a brutal end that is sure to keep you up at night.
SOURCES
Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Marcus Wesson: Photos: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers.” Marcus Wesson | Photos | Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers, murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wesson-marcus-photos.htm.
Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Marcus Wesson: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers.” Marcus Wesson | Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers, murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wesson-marcus.htm.
“Marcus Wesson.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Oct. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Wesson.
THE MASS SUICIDES OF THE ORDER OF THE SOLAR TEMPLE
Two Occult enthusiasts, Luc Jourie and Joseph Di Mambro form their own cult, The Order of the Solar Temple, they quickly gain a following. But as their beliefs and practices become more and more extreme they hatch a plan for the after life, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people.
SOURCES
Melton, J. Gordon. “Order of the Solar Temple.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 16 Nov. 2018, www.britannica.com/topic/Order-of-the-Solar-Temple.
Myrtil, Bianca. “'The Order of the Solar Temple' Is One of the Creepiest Cults Ever.” Film Daily, 27 Apr. 2020, filmdaily.co/news/order-of-the-solar-temple/.
Sedlak-Hevener, Amanda. “Disturbing Secrets Of The Order Of The Solar Temple Cult.” Ranker, Ranker, 6 Dec. 2019, www.ranker.com/list/order-of-the-solar-temple-cult/amandasedlakhevener.
THE SECRET EVANGELICAL CULT OF THE FAMILY INTERNATIONAL
The Family International is a cult that is still operating today. The cults extreme and controversial evangelical teachings span over decades, with many accusations of emotional and physical abuse . We discuss the cults conception, beliefs, and real accounts from an ex-member.
SOURCES
“The Family International.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Sept. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_International.
Brocklehurst, Steven. “Children of God Cult Was 'Hell on Earth'.” BBC News, BBC, 27 June 2018, www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-44613932.
THE MYSTERY OF BROTHER XII
Visions of Egyptian deities, wealthy benefactors, political campaigns, a mysterious disappearance, and a legendary treasure hunt. Brother XII lead his disciples to an island in British Columbia where they would build a utopia to await doomsday. But as his mental state deteriorated so did his followers faith in his abilities.
SOURCES
Berry, David. “Brother XII (Edward Arthur Wilson).” The Canadian Encyclopedia, 18 Feb. 2020, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/brother-xii-edward-arthur-wilson.
Oliphant, John. “Biography – WILSON, EDWARD ARTHUR (Brother XII.” Dictionary of Canadian Biography, University of Toronto, 2014, www.biographi.ca/en/bio/wilson_edward_arthur_16E.html.
Oliphant, John. “Brother XII | The Strange Odyssey of a 20th-Century Prophet.” Who Was Brother XII?, www.brotherxii.com/who.html.
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