Sinners and Secrets
by Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich
Welcome to Sinners and Secrets, featuring Sins of Scientology. Sinners and Secrets is a true crime podcast that explores the darker corners of society, where power, privilege, and secrecy collide. Hosted by Sandi McKenna and co-host Abraham Aurich, the show blends gripping storytelling with deep research and editorial rigor. Covering everything from cults and conspiracies to infamous criminals and unsolved mysteries, Sinners and Secrets delivers bold, investigative narratives that keep audiences hooked and conversations going long after the episode ends.
Episodes
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Pride & Prejudice: 4 Decades of LGBTQ+ Murders
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. This Pride Month special explores the disturbing pattern of LGBTQ+ activists' deaths being systematically misclassified as suicides despite evidence of hate crimes. We examine how visibility became a death sentence for those who dared…
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The Chernobyl Disaster: The Explosion that Changed the World
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. On April 25, 1986, as families in Pripyat slept soundly beneath the shadow of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, no one could imagine that a routine safety test would soon trigger the worst nuclear disaster in human history. What began…
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Jeffrey Epstein: Power, Deception, and the Shadow of Justice
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. The story of Jeffrey Epstein isn't just a crime saga—it's a window into how power corrupts our most sacred institutions. Born to a working-class Brooklyn family, Epstein engineered a meteoric rise from college dropout to financial...
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The Rise and Fall of Ghislaine Maxwell
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Money, power, connections—Ghislaine Maxwell had it all. Born on Christmas Day 1961 as the crown jewel of Britain's most formidable media dynasty, she grew up in a world where chauffeurs, nannies, and weekend gatherings with the Murdochs...
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The Mysterious Death of Robert Maxwell
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Dive into the shadowy world of media mogul Robert Maxwell in our season premiere of Sinners and Secrets. From the ashes of World War II rose a man determined to never again be powerless—a Holocaust survivor who transformed himself into...
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Inside Charles Manson's Twisted Journey: How Far Was Scientology's Reach?
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Can the line between influence and control be as thin as a whisper? Join us for a gripping finale as we unravel the chilling narrative of Charles Manson, a man who turned dreams of love and enlightenment into nightmares of chaos. In…
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The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of David Mayo: Power Betrayal and Survival
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Ever wonder what happens when you challenge one of the most secretive organizations in the world? The story of David Mayo is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and resilience against the Church of Scientology. Once a trusted confidant…
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Inside Scientology's Secret Prison: The Dark Truth of the RPF
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if the so-called path to spiritual rehabilitation was a labyrinth of control and punishment? Join Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich as we expose the hidden world of Scientology's Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF) and challenge the...
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Uncovering Narconon: The Controversial Rehab Linked to Scientology
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if the very rehabilitation program you trusted to save your loved one from addiction was built on controversial and unverified methods? This episode pulls back the curtain on Narconon, a drug treatment program with deep ties to...
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The Heartbreaking Tragedy of Jeremy Perkins: When Faith Fails and Madness Prevails
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…
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Scientology vs Psychiatry
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Lisa McPherson's tragic story is just the beginning. Explore the dark and deep-seated conflict between Scientology and psychiatry, a battle rooted in the very origins of Scientology itself. This episode promises to shed light on the...
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Spiraling Into Darkness: The Lisa McPherson Tragedy pt3
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What really happened to Lisa McPherson inside the Fort Harrison Hotel? This episode of Sins of Scientology takes you through the tragic case of Lisa McPherson, a devoted Scientologist whose life came to a shocking end under mysterious…
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Spiraling into Darkness: The Lisa McPherson Tragedy pt2
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What happens when medical advice collides with religious belief? This episode of "Sins of Scientology" takes you to November 18, 1995, to unravel the unsettling events surrounding Lisa McPherson's car accident and her ensuing public...
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Spiraling Into Darkness: The Lisa McPherson Tragedy
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What happens when a desperate search for salvation leads to a tragic end? Join us as we uncover the chilling and heartbreaking story of Lisa McPherson. This episode sheds light on her life, marked by a turbulent childhood with familial...
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Heber Jentzsch: A Tale of Faith, Power, and Betrayal
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Can a man’s journey from devout Mormonism to the heights of Scientology leadership illuminate the darkest corners of this controversial organization? Join us on "Sins of Scientology" as we unravel the life of Heber Jentzsch, whose...
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The Harrowing Story of Paulette Cooper
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Paulette Cooper's relentless pursuit of the truth cost her dearly, but it also set a high bar for investigative journalism. We uncover the extraordinary lengths to which the Church of Scientology went to silence her, from fabricated…
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The Takeover of Clearwater pt2
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if your peaceful hometown suddenly became the target of a covert invasion? Today, we uncover the shocking story of Clearwater, Florida, in 1975, where the Church of Scientology, led by L. Ron Hubbard, stealthily executed a…
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The Takeover of Clearwater pt1
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. How did Clearwater, Florida, transform from a serene coastal town into a stronghold for Scientology? Join hosts Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich as they pull back the curtain on the covert operations that redefined this sunny paradise…
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Miscavige The Rise to Power
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Uncover the hidden truths of David Miscavige's ascent within the Church of Scientology, a tale that takes us from his battles with asthma to commanding an empire of devout followers. The journey begins with a young boy's family seeking...
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The Enigmatic L Ron Hubbard
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. In this gripping episode of "Unforgettable Conversations, The Sins of Scientology," we delve into the tumultuous life of L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology. From his early ambitions as a prolific writer to the controversial...
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Welcome to Sins of Scientology
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About this show
Welcome to Sinners and Secrets, featuring Sins of Scientology. Sinners and Secrets is a true crime podcast that explores the darker corners of society, where power, privilege, and secrecy collide. Hosted by Sandi McKenna and co-host Abraham Aurich, the show blends gripping storytelling with deep research and editorial rigor. Covering everything from cults and conspiracies to infamous criminals and unsolved mysteries, Sinners and Secrets delivers bold, investigative narratives that keep audiences hooked and conversations going long after the episode ends.
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