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Deadly Faith
by Laci Bean, Lola Robbins
Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It's not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it's a world that needs to be explored. That's where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep dives, hard truths, and even comedic relief as they tell these heartbreaking stories.
Episodes
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Episode 115: The MAGA Chronicles
We begin this series as a marker of where we have been and where we are going. Together we will uncover the dark, seedy underbelly Christian nationalism. The MAGA movement is propelling our nation to places that have our founding fathers and mothers weeping. **Trigger Warnings** Violence…
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Episode 114: Pastor David Mark Sellers | A Tell All Episode
A former member tell-all episode. Summit Crossings Community Church in good ole Alabama was created by an alleged sexual predator. Trigger Warnings Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Alleged Extramarital Affair Deadly Faith PATREON:...
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Episode 113: Gary Heidnik | The Pastor & The Pit
Behind the doors of a North Philadelphia rowhome, a self-proclaimed pastor was building something far darker than a congregation. While neighbors attended Sunday services upstairs, women were chained in a pit beneath the floorboards. This is the story of manipulation, control, and unimaginable...
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Episode 112: Soldiers of Christ | Disciples of Violence
Seehe Cho was looking forward to visiting the USA where the promise of peace and healing spirituality waited for her. She could not begin to prepare herself from the horrors that she would find instead at the house of her host family, The Lee Family in Georgia’s Gwinette County. Trigger Warnings...
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Episode 111: Natalie Maribel | The Night She Didn’t Come Home
On a quiet Saturday night in 1999, 24-year-old Natalie Maribel stepped out to grab diapers and never came home. Her car was found sitting in a grocery store parking lot, untouched, but Natalie was gone. What investigators uncovered in the days that followed would unravel a marriage, expose hidden...
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Episode 110: Heaven's Gate | Boarding the Mothership
On a fateful day in 1997 a group of intelligent, well-off individuals were found dead in a mansion. All dressed alike, all with matching cause of death. This case would plague us with confusion and disturbia. What began with interest in the cosmos, christian values, and the paranormal turned into…
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Episode 109: Nathaniel Levi Bar-Jonah | The Man Who Ate Children
For decades, Nathaniel Bar-Jonah moved through communities under different names, different stories, and repeated second chances. Despite convictions, psychiatric evaluations, and mounting suspicions, he was released back into society again and again. When children began disappearing and…
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Episode 108: The Teenage Dirtbag Murder | The Acid King
A quiet, suburban family raising a Satanist? The 1980s satanic panic thrusted Ricky Kasso Jr. 's case into a whirlwind of occult conspiracies. Ricky’s love of drugs and rock music led him down a road of delusion. The path of misunderstanding provided evidence to any pearl-clutching Cindy that…
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Episode 107: The House of Yahweh | End Times in West Texas
This week on Deadly Faith, we step inside the gates of the House of Yahweh—a secluded religious community built on prophecy, obedience, and the promise of surviving the end of the world. From strict doctrine to apocalyptic warnings, members believed they were living in the only place on earth…
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Episode 106: Greater Grace Church | Behind the Pulpit of Control
Behind the sermons and scripture was a system built on fear, obedience, and control. In this episode, we examine Greater Grace Church—its leadership, its theology, and the lasting impact on those who lived inside it. Trigger Warnings: Mega Church Cult Behavior Scam Financial Fraud Child Sexual...
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Episode 105: Ed Gein | Reupload
The case of Ed Gein stands as one of the most chilling chapters in American criminal history. Born in 1906, Gein's name became synonymous with horror and depravity. Notorious for his gruesome acts, Gein's crimes shocked the nation and inspired numerous works of fiction in popular culture. Trigger...
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Episode 104: Ronda Reynolds | A Death Rushed to Judgment
A decorated state trooper, a marriage unraveling behind closed doors, and a death that authorities rushed to label as suicide. But years later, a civil inquest would hear the evidence that was ignored—and reach a very different conclusion. This is the case of Ronda Reynolds, and the investigation...
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Episode 103: Julian Buchwald & Carolynne Watson | Satanic Cults & Kidnappings
A quiet afternoon in the woods turns into something no one saw coming. What began as a simple plan spirals into a mystery filled with fear, faith, and unanswered questions. Nothing in this story is as simple as it first appears. Trigger Warnings: Mentions of Murder Satanic Cults Human Sacrifices...
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Episode 102: Michael Taylor | Faith, Fear, and a Night of Violence
Tonight, we’re exploring the disturbing case of Michael Taylor — an ordinary man whose life unraveled after a bizarre exorcism. What followed was a night of unthinkable violence that left even investigators shaken. Trigger Warnings: Mutilation/Torture Murder Animal abuse Attempted Suicide Deadly...
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Poddy Podcast | Our Thoughts on Witchcraft
Welcome to the Poddy Podcast — where Laci and Lola shoot the shit and wander through all of life’s weird little whims. This week, they’re diving into their thoughts on witchcraft. Want more unfiltered Poddy chaos? Join the Deadly Faith Patreon! Deadly Faith PATREON:...
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Episode 101: Jonestown Part 2 | When Faith Turns Fatal
When a U.S. congressman boards a plane to investigate a remote religious settlement, he expects a diplomatic visit — not a reckoning. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into something far darker, fueled by secrecy, devotion, and fear. In this episode, the line between faith and...
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Episode 100: Jonestown Part 1 | The Making of a Messiah
Before the world knew his name, Jim Jones was just a small-town preacher with a big vision. He spoke about justice, equality, and love when few others dared to — drawing in crowds who saw him as a voice for the forgotten. But behind the sermons and the smiles was a man driven by something more…
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Episode 99: Arne Cheyenne Johnson | The Devil Made Me Do It Trial
In 1981, a small Connecticut town became the epicenter of one of the most chilling legal battles in American history. When Arne Cheyenne Johnson brutally murdered his landlord, he claimed something no U.S. courtroom had ever heard before—the Devil made him do it. Trigger Warnings: Murder Demon...
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Episode 98: Charity Miranda-Martin | Mother, Sister & the Exorcism Gone Wrong
Charity Miranda Martin’s family claimed they were fighting a demon — but by the time the struggle ended, someone was dead. What was meant to save her soul turned into a night of terror that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand. Was it faith, fear, or something far darker that took...
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Episode 97: Vilma Trujillo | Fire, Faith, and Femicide
Deep in the isolated jungles of Nicaragua, a young mother’s desperate plea for help turned into a nightmare of fire and fanaticism. What began as a search for healing ended with Vilma Trujillo bound to a tree as flames devoured the night. This is a story of blind faith, fear, and a community…
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Episode 96: Joan & Ralph Vollmer | Bound by Faith, Lost to Madness
A loving couple created a new life they were proud of together. Late love is so sweet; until it’s not. When Ralph finds purpose in religion he begins to see Joan differently. The kind of different that would lead him and his church friends to turn on Joan. Once you hear this, you can never…
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Episode 95: The Lamb Funeral Home | A Mortician or A Monster
Today we’re heading to California to talk about a case that shook a quiet community. It started with grieving families and a trusted funeral home — but ended with headlines no one saw coming. Grab your coffee, because this story will leave you questioning who you can trust when saying goodbye....
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Episode 94: Rodney Alcala | “The Dating Game Killer”
He was charming, intelligent, and even won a spot on a popular TV dating show. But behind the smile, Rodney Alcala was hiding a dark secret. Join us as we delve into the chilling story of the man who became known as "The Dating Game Killer." Trigger Warnings: Murder Torture Rape Deadly Faith...
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Episode 93: Tony Jones & The New Evangelicals | Abuse, Denial, and Accountability in Progressive Faith Spaces
In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding Tony Jones, the Emergent Church, and The New Evangelicals. From past allegations of abuse and manipulation to the recent GRACE investigation into Tim Whitaker and TNE, we examine how power, silence, and image protection can cause deep...
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Episode 92: Jon & Shamika Hayes | When Parenting Crosses the Line
When Jon and Shamika Hayes claimed they were “teaching” their teenage daughter about sex, the reality was far more disturbing. What unfolded was a horrifying case of parental betrayal, abuse, and manipulation disguised as education. ** Trigger Warning ** Sexual Assault Rape Deadly Faith PATREON:...
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Episode 91: The Holy Rollers Cult | When Faith Turns Fatal
They claimed to be led by divine visions, but their version of holiness was anything but sacred. What started as a spiritual revival quickly spiraled into something much darker. In this episode, we uncover the twisted truth behind the group known as the Holy Rollers. Trigger Warnings: Cults...
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Episode 90: Elizabeth Thomas | The Teacher She Thought She Could Trust
15 year old Elizabeth was looking for a friend, someone to trust during a difficult part of high school. When she found that trust and friendship in a school teacher, she felt seen and heard. However, Elizabeth was unprepared for the horrifying, secret plans her teacher had for her. In the midst…
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Episode 89: Matthew Lee Richards | A Father’s Faith, A Family Betrayed
He was a youth pastor, a devoted father, and a trusted member of his church. From the outside, Matthew Lee Richards seemed like the kind of man any family would be lucky to have. But behind the Bible verses and Sunday smiles… something much darker was festering. One quiet evening, that darkness...
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Episode 88: Tim Ballard and O.U.R. | Unmasking the Man Behind the Mission
A man on a mission for something greater- saving people from human trafficking. A noble mission turned perverse when allegations of abuse and coercion begin to surface. Tim’s true colors and hidden secrets couldn’t hide behind religion forever. Listen in as we decipher the truth behind O.U.R....
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Episode 87: Jonelle Matthews | A Christmas Disappearance
It was a cold December night in 1984 when 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews disappeared from her home after a Christmas concert—leaving behind a house with no signs of struggle and a community full of questions. For decades, her case remained a haunting mystery. But recent revelations have finally...
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Episode 86: Tom Green | Polygamy, Prophets & A Disturbing Abuse of Faith
In this episode we venture to Utah and meet a man of little character and how he created a plural family in the most disgusting way possible. We will find out the disturbing real life of sister wives in the 1990s, something TLC could never. Trigger Warnings: Child brides Child Rape Incestual…
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Episode 85: Susan Powell | The Midnight Camping Trip and Her Unexplained Disappearance
Today, we explore the heartbreaking case of Susan Powell, a young mother who vanished from her Utah home in 2009 under chillingly suspicious circumstances. Join us as we uncover the tangled web of family secrets, unanswered questions, and dark revelations that have kept her story alive for over a...
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Episode 84: Summer Inman | Murder, Manipulation, and the Family That Betrayed Her
In this episode, we meet the Inman family. They are the typical, polite, next door neighbors. A well known family in a small Ohio town. However, not everything is as it may seem. When the Inman's son, Will, meets his wife- every dark family secret comes to light. Trigger Warnings: Murder Toxic...
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Episode 83: D. Gary Young | The Man Behind Young Living's Dark Secrets
In this episode, we unravel the story of D. Gary Young, the founder of Young Living, whose essential oil empire is entangled with allegations of fraud, pseudoscience, and even tragedy. Join us as we investigate the troubling history of a man who turned alternative healing into big business—at a...
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Episode 82: Ted Bundy | The Charming Monster
In this episode we review the vile, evil, and wicked cases of Ted Bundy. Ted’s actions against women created a new level of fear across the nation. Join us in the exploration of his motives and how he utilized religion throughout his criminal history. Trigger Warnings: Murder Necrophilia Rape...
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Episode 81: The Sandy Hook School Shooting | Alex Jones & His Hoax Claims
Episode 81: The Sandy Hook School Shooting | Alex Jones & His Hoax Claims In this episode, we examine the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and its aftermath, including the role of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Jones promoted false claims that the shooting was a hoax, leading to...
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Episode 80: The Twin Flames Cult | The Dark Side of Soulmate Beliefs
In this episode, we explore the controversial "Twin Flames" phenomenon, a spiritual belief that suggests each soul has a perfect counterpart, known as their twin flame, with whom they must reunite for ultimate spiritual enlightenment. While proponents claim these intense, sometimes tumultuous...
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Episode 79: The Staudte Family Murders | Love, Family, & Betrayal
Episode 79: The Staudet Family Murders | Love, Family, & Betrayl In this episode, we unravel the chilling story of the Staudte family murders, a case that shocked the small town of Springfield, Missouri. What appeared to be a tragic series of natural deaths within the family turned into a...
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Episode 78: Bethany Deaton | Mysterious Death, Suicide, or Murder?
In today’s episode, we delve into the haunting and tragic case of Bethany Deaton, a young woman whose mysterious death in 2012 left investigators puzzled and the community in shock. What initially appeared to be a suicide quickly unraveled into a web of manipulation, secrecy, and chilling...
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Episode 77: Timothy Tillman | A Pastor’s Dark Secret
After a Turkey shoot fundraiser, 39-year-old Janet Tillman tragically died when a jammed shotgun discharged after bumping into a doorframe. The bullet struck her in the back, and within minutes, she was gone. Her unexpected death left her family and their tight-knit church community in shock. But...
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Episode 76: Lizzy Borden | The Axe Murders that Shocked A Nation
In 1892, the brutal ax murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, stunned the community. The prime suspect? Their daughter, Lizzy Borden, a quiet and seemingly innocent woman. But was she truly guilty, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Trigger Warnings: Murder...
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Episode 75: Theodore Durrant | The Demon of the Belfry
Today, we’re delving into the harrowing tale of Theodore Durrant, a man whose life took a dark turn in late 19th-century San Francisco. In the spring of 1895, the city was shaken by a string of brutal murders within a local Baptist church. Shockingly, the prime suspect turned out to be a...
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Episode 74: The Kirtland Cult Part 2 | The Rise and Fall of Jeffrey Lundgren
The Kirtland Cult case involving Jeffrey Lundgren is a chilling story of religious manipulation and violence. Lundgren, a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, established his own radical sect in the 1980s, claiming divine authority and prophecies. His reign of control...
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Episode 73: The Kirtland Cult Part 1| The Rise and Fall of Jeffrey Lundgren
The Kirtland Cult case involving Jeffrey Lundgren is a chilling story of religious manipulation and violence. Lundgren, a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, established his own radical sect in the 1980s, claiming divine authority and prophecies. His reign of control...
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Episode 72: Aundria Bowman Part 2 | The Missing Daughter
I know I left you on a cliffhanger last week, but don’t worry—this episode will answer all your questions and tie up those loose ends. In Part 2, we’ll delve deep into the case of Kathleen Doyle and explore how investigators linked Dennis Bowman to her murder. This crucial connection provided the...
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Episode 71: Aundria Bowman Part 1 | The Missing Daughter
In 2010, Cathy Terkanian received an unexpected letter from the adoption agency where she had selflessly placed her daughter decades earlier. The agency was requesting her DNA, revealing that her daughter had gone missing at the age of 14 over 20 years prior. They sought to match her DNA with…
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Episode 70: Ashley Wadsworth | A Life Cut Short
In February 2022, Ashley traveled from Canada to the UK, filled with dreams of love and new beginnings with her long-term online boyfriend. But what should have been a fresh start quickly turned into a nightmare when she realized the man she had spent years falling for a man with a deeply…
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Episode 69: The Hockensmith Murders | Pawn Shops & Preachers
In a quiet Kentucky town, the Hockensmith family arrived at their pawn shop ready for another routine day, only to have their lives irrevocably altered within moments of opening. The crimes that occurred left the community stunned and searching for answers. But, what the investigation uncovered…
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Episode 68: Roderick Ferrell | The Vampire Clan Murders
In the mid-1990s, Ferrell, a self-proclaimed vampire, captivated and horrified the nation when he led a group of teenagers down a path of violence and tragedy. With a blend of youthful rebellion and dark obsession, his actions would leave a lasting mark on his small Kentucky community and raise...
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Episode 67: The Salem Witch Trials | America’s First Coverup
In the late 17th century, the small Puritan settlement of Salem Village was gripped by fear and paranoia as accusations of witchcraft spiraled out of control. What began as a few strange behaviors quickly ignited a community-wide hysteria, leading to the wrongful persecution of innocent people…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It's not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it's a world that needs to be explored. That's where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep dives, hard truths, and even comedic relief as they tell these heartbreaking stories.
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Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the...
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