Every ghost story deserves a good cup of coffee. ☕️ Tonight we dive into the chilling case of Herbert Mullin, the self-styled “prophet” who believed human sacrifice could stop California earthquakes. This is Santa Cruz at its most haunted—where psychosis, fear, and failure of systems collided.
What’s inside: • Early years, grief, and the first cracks in reality • The “divine mission” and voices that demanded blood • A four-month killing spree across Santa Cruz County • Arrest, trial, and the question: evil or untreated illness? • Legacy, lessons, and how communities heal
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