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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

People Magazine Investigates: Cults

TV-142018•43m•6.8/10
CrimeDocumentary

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6.8/10(5)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 4, 2018

Last Aired

July 8, 2019

Networks

Investigation Discovery

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Tony Alamo Ministries
E1
Tony Alamo Ministries
Air date: 2018-06-04
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.
Jonestown Massacre
E2
Jonestown Massacre
Air date: 2018-06-11
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.
Word of Life
E3
Word of Life
Air date: 2018-06-18
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.
Yahweh Nation
E4
Yahweh Nation
Air date: 2018-06-25
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.
Army of God
E5
Army of God
Air date: 2018-07-02
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.
The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
E6
The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
Air date: 2018-07-09
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.

Cast

Theresa Croft

Theresa Croft

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