Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison
UPDATE: Leslie Van Houten left prison Tuesday morning after 53 years and was driven to a transitional housing. More
July 11, 2023
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Cult Crimes
A group of people, typically religious or spiritual, who have committed acts of violence or murder. They may often be characterized by their extreme beliefs, charismatic leaders and a willingness to use violence to achieve their goals.
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is one step closer to freedom
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will no longer fight parole for Van Houten, who has been in prison for 53 years. More
July 7, 2023
‘Smallville’ actor released from prison in NXIVM sex slave case
Allison Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with federal authorities in their case against NXIVUM leader Keith Raniere. More
July 5, 2023
Judge denies Lori Vallow Daybell’s motion for a new trial
UPDATE: Judge denies Lori Vallow Daybell's request to reset her murder trial and rejoin Chad Daybell's 2024 trial. More
June 16, 2023
Judge Denies Lori Vallow Daybell Motion for New Trial
Judge Boyce said that he did not find sufficient evidence in the defense arguments to merit a new trial for Lori Vallow Daybell. More
June 15, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell motions hearing: What to Expect
Lori's attorneys are expected to argue that a juror's interview revealed that evidence was improperly considered in her trial. More
June 14, 2023
On the Docket: Lori Vallow Daybell Motions Hearing
Lori Vallow Daybell's attorneys are arguing for a new trial, and cite a post-verdict interview with a juror in their motion. More
June 13, 2023
Court Recommends Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten’s Release
A California court ruled that Leslie Van Houten, who participated in two murders at the direction of Charles Manson, should be paroled. More
May 31, 2023
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled, California appeals court rules
UPDATE: Leslie Van Houten was 19 when she and other Charles Manson cult members stabbed the LaBiancas to death in August 1969. More
May 30, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell Indicted For Brandon Boudreaux Attempted Shooting
A signed indictment alleges that Lori Vallow Daybell conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, in the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband. More
May 26, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell Appeared Upset With Defense Attorneys
Lori Vallow Daybell stood between her defense attorneys with her arms crossed after the guilty verdicts were read in court. More
May 12, 2023
Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial: What’s Next
As Lori Vallow Daybell awaits sentencing, prosecutors will prepare to try their case against Chad Daybell. More
May 12, 2023
Reaction to Lori Vallow Daybell’s Guilty Verdict
Court watchers who were in the courtroom since opening statements weighed in on the guilty verdict and the emotion in the courtroom. More
May 12, 2023
Larry Woodcock Thanks Jurors in Lori Vallow Daybell Trial
JJ Vallow's grandfather expressed gratitude for the jury, and said he looks forward to returning to the courthouse for Chad Daybell's trial. More
May 12, 2023
A Look Inside the Daybell Doomsday Cult
Testimony from former followers of Chad and Lori is offering new insight into the beliefs at the center of the murder trial. More
May 4, 2023
39 bodies dug up in starvation cult investigation of pastor
The pastor has been arrested twice before, in 2019 and in March of this year, in relation to the deaths of children. More
April 24, 2023
Polygamy kidnapping suspect waives extradition to Utah
Heber Jeffs is accused of fleeing Utah with a 10-year-old girl whom he was caring for, but did not have custody of. More
February 14, 2023
Girl kidnapped after Warren Jeffs’ ‘revelation’ found safe in North Dakota
Kidnapping suspect Heber Jeffs is the nephew of of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, who is serving a life sentence in Texas. More
February 13, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell claims she has an alibi
Lori Vallow Daybell says she has an alibi for when her children were murdered and when her husband's first wife died. More
January 9, 2023
Polygamous ‘prophet’ leader had child brides, documents say
Samuel Bateman was a former member of the FLDS until he left to start his own small offshoot group. More
December 7, 2022
