6: From Healer to Horror: The Dark Side of Amy Carlson

Episode Summary:

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 members lived under strict rules, suffered sleep deprivation, financial exploitation, and psychological abuse, and watched as their leader wasted away due to alcohol addiction and silver poisoning—all while believing she was undergoing a divine transformation.

When authorities finally discovered Amy’s body, it was mummified, wrapped in Christmas lights, and still being worshiped by her followers. The case raises deep questions about the dangers of blind faith, cult psychology, and why legal systems struggle to hold cult leaders accountable.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ How did Amy Carlson convince people she was a god?
✅ The disturbing lifestyle inside the Love Has Won cult
✅ The group’s bizarre mix of New Age beliefs and conspiracy theories
✅ The horrifying discovery of Amy’s mummified body
✅ The aftermath: What happened to the cult after her death?
✅ Why were members only charged with mishandling a corpse?

If you're fascinated by the dark side of belief, cult psychology, and how extreme ideologies can lead to horrific consequences, this episode is a must-listen.

Follow & Contact Us:

📩 Email: [e-mail]
📸 Instagram: @heinousbeliefs

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow true crime fans!

🚨 Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we uncover another chilling case of belief gone wrong. Until then—stay safe, stay skeptical, and don’t join a cult.