Heinous beliefs
Heinous Beliefs is a true crime podcast exploring the dark intersection of belief and brutality. Each episode unpacks chilling cases of murder, genocide, and family annihilation, all influenced by deeply held ideologies—especially religious ones. From misguided faith to warped dogmas, we uncover the disturbing truths behind crimes committed in the name of belief systems. With extensive research and a relaxed, conversational tone, Heinous Beliefs sheds light on the human capacity for good and evil when faith goes astray. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and journey into the shadows of conviction and crime.
Episodes
Season 1 Finale
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This ain't your grandma’s Bible study. In our Season One finale, we take you deep inside one of the most twisted so-called religious institutions to ever hide behind scripture: The House of Prayer for All People. At the center of it? Anna Elizabeth Young a woman who styled herself as a prophetess named “Mother Anna” but ac...
The Kirtland Cult Murders: Jeffrey Lundgren and the Tree of Life Delusion
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In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs, we unravel the chilling true story of Jeffrey Lundgren, a self-proclaimed prophet who manipulated scripture, twisted doctrine, and led a group of devout believers into committing one of the most horrifying cult murders in American history.
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What happens when belief turns into blind obedience—and obedience turns deadly?
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we head to Uganda to break down one of the most disturbing cult stories the world has ever seen. The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God promised salvation… but delivered death. ...
This episode breaks down the twisted belief system that fueled Ernie’s paranoia, the events leading up to the stabbing, and the devastating aftermath for everyone involved.
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On this week’s episode of Heinous Beliefs, we’re stepping away from traditional cults and organized religions to talk about how personal doctrines and paranoid ideologies can be just as dangerous. We’re unpacking the case of Jared Lee Loughner, the 22-year-old man behind the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that shook the entire nation.
Jared wasn’t following a mainstream religion or p...
Podcast: Heinous Beliefs
Episode Type: Full-Length, Deep Dive (Trigger Warning: Child Abuse, Faith-Based Violence)
Runtime: ~55 Minutes
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In this powerful and deeply disturbing episode of Heinous Beliefs, we explore one of the most heartbreaking and brutal cases of faith-fueled violence in recent memory: the murder of 15-year-old...
Heinous Beliefs: Where Faith Meets Fear and Turns to Fire
In this chilling and emotional deep-dive, we expose a brutal truth that rarely makes headlines: people in modern-day South Africa mostly older women are still being accused of witchcraft and burned alive.
Yes, you read that right. This isn’t some ancient historical footnote from the 1600s. This ...
Welcome to another gripping and emotional episode of Heinous Beliefs the podcast where we expose the darkest crimes ever committed under the influence of religious and ideological beliefs. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the tragic and preventable deaths of two young children, Kent and Brandon Schaible, whose lives were cut short not by violence or...
Podcast: Heinous Beliefs
Host: Ria
Email: heinousbeliefs@gmail.com
Instagram: @heinousbeliefs
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of spiritual abuse, sexual coercion, and cult violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Episode Description:
In this jaw-droppi...
Title: Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood
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In this jaw-dropping episode of Heinous Beliefs, we crack open the dark legacy of Ervil LeBaron — the so-called prophet who turned religious doctrine into a death sentence. Known as “The Mormon Manson,” Ervil led a violent fundamentalist cult that weaponized blood atonement and sent his followers on a kill...
Cary Stayner: The Yosemite Sightseer Killer — “I Was Doing God’s Work”
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In this gripping episode of Heinous Beliefs, your host Ria unpacks one of the most disturbing serial killer cases to ever unfold inside a U.S. national park. Cary Stayner, a seemingly quiet handyman at a Yosemite-area motel, turned out to be a cold-blooded killer with a god complex.
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La Corriveau: The Iron Cage of Justice and Myth
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In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive deep into the true crime case of Marie-Josephte Corriveau—a woman whose name still echoes across Quebec. Was she a murderer, a victim, or both? And how did her story twist into one of Canada's most terrifying folktales?
We uncover the historical facts behi...
Episode Title: Faith, Control, and Abuse – The Disturbing Case of Ruby Franke
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we pull back the curtain on one of the most disturbing cases of parental abuse in recent years—the downfall of Ruby Franke.
For years, Ruby was the face of 8 Passengers, a YouTube channel that promoted family values, stric...
Episode Overview
In this chilling episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive deep into one of the most disturbing cult cases in history—the Ant Hill Kids, led by the sadistic and delusional Roch Thériault. What began as a seemingly harmless commune in rural Canada quickly morphed into a nightmarish cult ruled by terror, manipulation, and brutal violence.
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In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive into the disturbing true story of Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won cult—a movement that started with New Age spiritual teachings and quickly spiraled into manipulation, abuse, and tragedy. Amy, who claimed to be Mother God, convinced her followers she had lived over 500 past lives, including as Jesus, Cleopatra, and Marilyn Monroe. Under her control, cult m...
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we uncover the heartbreaking case of Elizabeth Struhs, an eight-year-old girl from Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, who tragically lost her life due to religious medical neglect.
Elizabeth was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires regular insulin to manage blood sugar levels and prevent life-threatening complications. However, her parents, ...
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive into one of the most calculated family annihilations in true crime history—the chilling case of John Emil List. In 1971, List meticulously planned and executed the murders of his wife, three children, and elderly mother in their Westfield, New Jersey mansion. He believed he was saving them from financial ruin and the temptations of a “corrupt world.”
Podcast: Heinous Beliefs
Episode Summary: In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive into the chilling story of Aum Shinrikyo, a doomsday cult that transformed from a so-called spiritual movement into one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations in modern history. Led by the manipulative and power-hungry Shoko Asahara, the cult attrac...
Through detailed research, we uncover...
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