Deadly Devotion
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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.
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A Cautionary Tale For Anyone Who Thinks They Are Infallible
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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.
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Inside The Twisted World Of A Murderous Polygamist Religious Cult
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Shunning and disfellowship in religious communities leave people psychologically damaged - and can be criminal actions.
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The Psychological Toll Shunning Takes On People's Lives
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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.
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Terrible Things Can Happen To Ordinary People
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Kim Anderson, a divorced mother of two and devout Jehovahs Witness, finally finds the man of her dreams. But on their wedding day, she has a sinking feeling that something is terribly wrong.
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If The End Is Coming So Soon Why Do You Need An Education?
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Eli is a gay man in an intolerant conservative Amish community.
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He Wanted More Than The Amish Life Had To Offer Him
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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.
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Her Boyfriend Is A Polygamist Cult Leader
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Isaac is looking to recruit soldiers who have been through traumatic experiences to join a dangerous militia group with terrifying plans to kill.
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He Looked For Their Vulnerability In Order To Recruit
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An aspiring artist and spiritual seeker, Elli Perkins, joins her local Church of Scientology and believes she's finally found the path to happiness.
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She Hoped That Scientology Would Give Her Superpowers
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Amish children look forward their entire lives for their Rumspringa, a time for them to explore and become adults.
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When You're Told You Can't Do Something, You Want To Do It More
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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?
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The Amish Just Think It'll Be Okay, And It's Not Always
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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.
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Hiding the Money
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Violence is common in the booking community. If you don't watch your back, you or your family could be in danger.
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Bookie War
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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.
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High Class Bookie
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Misfit Andre "Angel" Melendez moves to New York City, and is longing to join the exclusive club world.
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Becoming Angel
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Fueled by a drug haze, Michael Alig leads his Club Kids down a dark path.
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Creating A Monster
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