Episode Ep 498 May 5, 2026 1 hr 1 min

498: The Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult

From True Crime Obsessed True Crime Obsessed

TICK TOCK IT'S CULT O'CLOCK!! Are you looking for to join a secretive group that makes you give up all your worldly possessions, works you like a freaking dog for absolutely no money, doesn't let you go to the hospital when you're sick AND DYING, and encourages you to physically abuse your children in truly evil ways? WELL HAVE WE GOT THE CULT FOR YOU!! Welcome to the Twelve Tribes, a "religious group for those who hate religion!" Apparently, if you love The Grateful Dead, YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS CULT. Come get crazy with us as we LITERALLY LOSE OUR MINDS over this one!

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