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5 appalling crimes around the world in 2023

December 22, 2023

5 appalling crimes around the world in 2023

Child serial killers, dead bodies recovered from a Christian cult, and a violent takedown of El Chapo's son in Mexico were among some shocking crime stories this year.

Prosecutors in Delphi murders case call pagan cult ritual narrative 'colorful, dramatic' and 'unprofessional'

September 29, 2023

Prosecutors in Delphi murders case call pagan cult ritual narrative 'colorful, dramatic' and 'unprofessional'

Prosecutors in the Delphi murders case say a memo from suspect Richard Allen's defense team alleging that Libby German and Abby Williams were killed in a ritual is "fanciful."

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

September 20, 2023

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."

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

August 9, 2023

'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."

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

July 19, 2023

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.

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

July 11, 2023

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.

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

July 8, 2023

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.

Leader of massive Kenyan death cult to be held without bond

May 5, 2023

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.

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

May 4, 2023

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.

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

May 2, 2023

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.