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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2024 · 1H 13M

The Heartbreaking Tragedy of Jeremy Perkins: When Faith Fails and Madness Prevails

from Sinners and Secrets · host Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich

Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What happens when a family’s deep-rooted faith collides with mental illness? Join us as we uncover the harrowing story of Jeremy Perkins, whose mental health struggles and his family's unwavering belief in Scientology led to a devastating tragedy. This episode takes a critical look at the Perkins family's decision to shun traditional psychiatric treatment in favor of the controversial practices endorsed by their religion, which ultimately set the stage for an unthinkable act of violence.Explore the life of Ellie Perkins, a compassionate woman whose dedication to Scientology and her artistic endeavors left an indelible mark on her community. We'll recount her journey from the vibrant counterculture of the 1960s to her successful glass painting business in Western New York. However, her tragic death at the hands of her son raises profound questions about the intersection of faith and mental health. Through first-hand accounts and investigative insights, we aim to understand how a different approach to mental health could have perhaps altered the course of events.Welcome to Sins of Scientology, where we delve into the intriguing world of true crime. Before we dive into each episode, we want to make it clear that while we dedicate extensive effort to research and verify the details presented, the nature of true crime storytelling means that some information may be subject to interpretation or may evolve over time. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, drawing from reputable sources and expert insights.—————————————————————Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator(s). These views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time and are not to be held in perpetuity. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on this video and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify their own facts—————————————————————ResourcesGrowing Up in Scientologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JTYVAZiVX8&t=15s@CCHRisSCIENTOLOGYhttps://www.youtube.com/@CCHRisSCIENTOLOGY/featurednvestigation Discoveryhttps://www.youtube.com/@investigationdiscoveryMark Bunkerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks7l0Jq4bfAdoyle63l5https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uFBdNd-iIQCarnegie Melon Universityhttps://www.cs.cmu.edu/Jeff Carlsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxquqS6NBgMaulfairhttps://maulfairmedicalcenter.com/Support the showwww.youtube.com/@SinnersAndSecrets

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