They Found What This Cult Was Hiding... and It Was Worse Than Anyone Imagined

In 2024, over 600 bodies were found buried in shallow graves on a compound in the Shakahola forest. Paul Mackenzie had told his followers if they reduced their food intake, they would meet Jesus. This left many with the question - how did things get this bad?

Trigger Warning: Child ab*se

Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/paulmackenzie

Other HSP Episodes on High Control Groups:

Trapped: Man Kept Family in Secret Room For Years Waiting For The End Of The World
https://youtu.be/923YlA2Rg9Y

Vanished In The Wilderness Parts 1 & 2 (The Colonia Dignidad Cult)
Pt 1. https://youtu.be/QVzmg-z8oqs
Pt 2. https://youtu.be/p7RRvYohp3w
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