Ep 25: The False Prophet Samuel Bateman (Pt. 1): Warren Jeffs and the Accidental Spy Sub

Put on your oversized sunglasses and blend into the background, because this week we are kicking off a massive two-part deep-dive into one of the most wild true crime docuseries on television: Netflix’s Trust Me: The False Prophet.In Part 1, we are looking at the origins of self-proclaimed FLDS cult leader Samuel Bateman. We unpack his childhood, his history within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the massive leadership vacuum left behind when the notorious Warren Jeffs went to prison. But the real stars of this episode are cult psychology expert Christine Marie and her filmmaker husband Tolga Katas. We break down how this dynamic duo originally moved to Short Creek just to help out with a local flood, but ended up pulling off the ultimate undercover operation—using Bateman's own massive ego against him by filming a "documentary" that was secretly building a federal case. Grab a drink, lock your doors, and get ready for part one of a masterclass in how to accidentally spy on a cult.Share your stories with us so we can read them during Listener Week!  @[email protected] - The_Cold_Spot_Confessions https://www.instagram.com/the_cold_spot_confessions?utm_source=qr&igsh=aTBsejd2b3k2YnpvTiktok - The Cols Spot Confessions Podcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.cold.spot.con.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Facebook - The Cold Spot Confessions Podcast https://www.facebook.com/share/1KjTVh7t51/