Ian Thorson devoted his life to following a Buddhist guru and went on a silent retreat in the Arizona desert. But his quest for enlightenment became a deadly saga.

Brothers Mark and Duane Chynoweth believe they have finally broken free from a dangerous Mormon fundamental cult and its egomaniacal leader. Then, nearly two decades later, a deadly hit from a prison cell brings them right back into the fold.

Shunning and disfellowship in religious communities leave people psychologically damaged - and can be criminal actions.

Kim's friend Sharon Mulder, talks about what she learned from this story; Neil McKay, a inspector with the mounted police, talks about how the police community has to deal with cultural differences.

Kim Anderson, a divorced mother of two and devout Jehovah’s Witness, finally finds the man of her dreams. But on their wedding day, she has a sinking feeling that something is terribly wrong.

Eli is a gay man in an intolerant conservative Amish community.

When Netta McKoy moves in with her boyfriend Peter Moses Jr, she finds out he is a polygamist cult leader trying to populate a nation of Black Hebrew Israelites.

Isaac is looking to recruit soldiers who have been through traumatic experiences to join a dangerous militia group with terrifying plans to kill.

An aspiring artist and spiritual seeker, Elli Perkins, joins her local Church of Scientology and believes she's finally found the path to happiness.

Amish children look forward their entire lives for their Rumspringa, a time for them to explore and become adults.

Barbara Weaver's idyllic Amish home is shattered by the ungodly actions of her husband Eli, who defies the rules of their pious, devout sect, with tragic consequences. Are there any lessons that can be learned from this story?

Bob Angleton tries to stay on top of his taxes, in order to keep the IRS off his back and stay away from his illegal gambling ring.

Violence is common in the booking community. If you don't watch your back, you or your family could be in danger.

Sports wagering is the most popular form of gambling in the world. Bob Angleton is known as the one of the biggest bookies in the Houston area.

Misfit Andre "Angel" Melendez moves to New York City, and is longing to join the exclusive club world.

Fueled by a drug haze, Michael Alig leads his Club Kids down a dark path.

Many gypsy crime clans use seduction as a deadly weapon.

Gypsies see older men as a source for easy money and power and 28-year-old Sylvia Mitchell is no different.

Shunning and disfellowship in religious communities leave people psychologically damaged - and can be criminal actions.

20-year-old Steve Bryant thinks he's found his calling among the peaceful, robe-wearing Hare Krishna community.

Steve and Jane's family is growing, along with their commune. But the guru is beginning to enforce his power.

Is the seemingly peaceful Krishna faith really a cover?

When Netta McKoy moves in with her boyfriend Peter Moses Jr, she finds out he is a polygamist cult leader trying to populate a nation of Black Hebrew Israelites.

Sean says that his wife attacked him, and he killed her in self defense.

Joy Risker is young, in love and following God's plan when she becomes the second wife of a dynamic Christian Polygamist pastor, Sean Goff.

Amish children look forward their entire lives for their Rumspringa, a time for them to explore and become adults.

Living as a polygamist isn't easy because of Sean's controlling ways, but Joy is trying to make it work.

Barbara Weaver's idyllic Amish home is shattered by the ungodly actions of her husband Eli, who defies the rules of their pious, devout sect, with tragic consequences. Are there any lessons that can be learned from this story?

Isaac is looking to recruit soldiers who have been through traumatic experiences to join a dangerous militia group with terrifying plans to kill.

Misfit Andre "Angel" Melendez moves to New York City, and is longing to join the exclusive club world.

Fueled by a drug haze, Michael Alig leads his Club Kids down a dark path.

Michael Alig's Club Kids have gained national fame, but Michael is thirsty for more.