Cults

True Crime September 20

Girls killed in Delphi murders were sacrificed in pagan cult ritual, defense claims

Attorneys for Richard Allen, the prime suspect in the 2017 murders of two girls in Delphi, Indiana, are now claiming the girls died in a "ritualistic sacrifice."

Cults August 9

'One Tree Hill’ star Bethany Joy Lenz suffered alleged ‘spiritual abuse’ during years in a cult

Bethany Joy Lenz, of "One Tree Hill" fame, is writing a memoir that will include her experiences during her 10 years in a cult, during which she said she suffered "spiritual abuse."

Cults July 19

Joaquin Phoenix, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rose McGowan among Hollywood stars linked to cults

Cults can be strange, offbeat or downright terrifying. Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer have both shared stories of cults, along with Joaquin Phoenix, Bethany Joy Lenz and more.

TV July 11

Bethany Joy Lenz of 'One Tree Hill' says she spent 10 years in a cult: 'There's a lot to tell'

Bethany Joy Lenz discussed whether she'd want to publish a book about her 10 years in a cult. The "One Tree Hill" star said it's complicated for "legal" reasons.

True Crime July 8

Leslie Van Houten, Manson family killer, to be released on parole after Newsom drops challenge

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower and convicted killer, will be paroled in weeks, according to her lawyer. Gov. Newsom dropped his efforts to keep Van Houten behind bars.

Africa May 5

Leader of massive Kenyan death cult to be held without bond

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan pastor and cult leader who allegedly convinced at least 110 congregants to starve themselves to death, is being held in jail for at least five more days.

Africa May 4

1 of 2 Kenyan pastors in starvation cult probe eligible for release on bond

Ezekiel Odero, one of two Kenyan pastors arrested over the suspicious mass deaths of his parishioners, has been deemed eligible for release on bond.

Africa May 2

Kenyan pastors appear in court over followers' deaths, starvation cult

Kenyan pastors Paul Mackenzie and Ezekiel Odero appeared in court Tuesday, each charged in connection with the mass deaths of their followers.

Africa May 1

Kenyan starvation cult death toll reaches 110 as exhumations slow

110 people have now been confirmed dead in Kenya after reportedly starving themselves at the instruction of pastor and cult leader Paul Makenzi.

Africa April 27

Second Kenyan pastor jailed as starvation cult death toll surpasses 100

Kenyan pastor Ezekiel Odero has been arrested in connection with a cult led by associate Paul Makenzi, who is accused of convincing over 100 followers to starve themselves to death.