Cult Liter with Spencer Henry

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Scary Terri's Dallas Cult Part 2! Aug 09, 2022

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Part 2 is here! This week we're discussing the many deaths of members of the Conscious Development Group led by cult leader Terri Hoffman including one confirmed moidah, and a mysterious disappearance. We'll also get into the downfall of the cult, Terri's later life & death.

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Sources:

https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1982/december/rise-and-fall-of-a-north-dallas-cult-conscious-development/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/35m6t6/the_mysterious_deaths_that_surround_terri_hoffman/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hoffman

https://www.newspapers.com/image/322922648/?terms=Terri%20Hoffman&match=1

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-13-mn-22283-story.html

https://truenoirstories.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/terri-hoffman/

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2014/06/20/update-dallas-man-gets-life-sentence-for-stabbing-neighbor-he-asked-over-for-bible-study/

https://culteducation.com/group/1188-terri-hoffman/27656-d-magazine-s-40-greatest-stories-death-in-a-north-dallas-cult.html

https://unsolved.com/gallery/charles-southern/

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Little Liter Ep-74 Aug 06, 2022

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Happy Friday Cult Babes!! This week’s little liter has a connection to a case from the past, an update for another past episode, and some badass cult babes who managed to escape some pretty culty situations.

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Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Scary Terri's Dallas Cult Aug 02, 2022

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Howdy Cult Babes, c’mon down to Texas with me this week as we talk about a very bizarre cult known as the Conscious Development of Body Mind and Soul started by a real sicko named Terri Hoffman. By the 1990’s the group was under investigation for multiple mysterious deaths…and at least one confirmed moidah. Buckle up cowboys, you’re in for a long one.

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Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Sources:

https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1982/december/rise-and-fall-of-a-north-dallas-cult-conscious-development/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/35m6t6/the_mysterious_deaths_that_surround_terri_hoffman/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hoffman

https://www.newspapers.com/image/322922648/?terms=Terri%20Hoffman&match=1

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-13-mn-22283-story.html

https://truenoirstories.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/terri-hoffman/

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2014/06/20/update-dallas-man-gets-life-sentence-for-stabbing-neighbor-he-asked-over-for-bible-study/

https://culteducation.com/group/1188-terri-hoffman/27656-d-magazine-s-40-greatest-stories-death-in-a-north-dallas-cult.html

https://unsolved.com/gallery/charles-southern/

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Little Liter Ep-73 Jul 29, 2022

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Happy Friday Cult Babes!! This week’s little liter has everything from an unholy love triangle, to a grandma with a vengeance!

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Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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The Whipping Cult Jul 26, 2022

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Happy Tuesday Cult Babes. This week we’re talking about Minnesota’s Whipping Cult, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. We’ve got not one, but two moidahs caused by this diabolical cult who believed in physically torturing their members to rid them of sin.

*This episode comes out for free on 7/26 and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.

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Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Sources:

https://www.newspapers.com/image/224158262/?terms=%221859%20Carl%20Street%22&match=2

https://www.newspapers.com/image/187757419/?terms=Marie%20Doyle&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/182263452/?terms=marie%20doyle&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/679697864/?terms=crazed%20cultists&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/182305117/?terms=%221859%20Carl%20Street%22&match=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-flagellation#cite_note-Beam,_Christopher_2010-14

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Little Liter Ep-72 Jul 22, 2022

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Is it true? Could it be? Yes, it's true! Madison Reyes joins us once again for a little liter! This episode is jam-packed with some chaotic stories from the cult babes and you don't want to miss it!

Catch Madison and I LIVE in person at the OBITCHUARY live show on August 4th at Irvine Improv: https://tinyurl.com/3fvwbsnz

Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Betty Hardaker Jul 19, 2022

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This week we’re exploring a mom who made headlines in the ’40’s as an accused cultist, the tragic death of her 5 year old daughter and life after the trial which proved that the story was far from over.

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Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Sources:

https://www.cesnur.org/testi/bryn/br_jenkins.htm

https://www.newspapers.com/image/106023830/?terms=%22human%20sacrifice%22&match=1

https://www.nytimes.com/1932/12/27/archives/3-devil-murderers-held-in-baby-death-father-and-two-fanatic.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/416798103/?terms=cult%20of%20the%20unknown%20tongues&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385485871/?terms=nellie%20shewbert&match=2

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385487977

https://allthatsinteresting.com/andrea-yates

https://www.newspapers.com/image/683300280/?terms=Betty%20Hardaker%20sanitarium&match=1

https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog?page=3&q=Geraldine+Hardaker&search_field=all_fields&sort=title_alpha_numeric_ssort+asc

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Little Liter Ep-71 Jul 16, 2022

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T.G.I.F. Cult Babes! This week’s little liter has some major family drama, a lil bit of faith healing, moidah and more…tune in!

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Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Rattlesnake James Jul 12, 2022

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Brace yourselves for one of the most bizarre stories in Cult Liter history as we discuss the life and times of ‘Rattlesnake James.’ What started out as an accidental death led authorities in Los Angeles down a rabbit hole of marriages, mysteries, and moidah.

New episodes come out every Tueday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.

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Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Sources:

https://news.prairiepublic.org/show/dakota-datebook-archive/2022-05-02/rattlesnake-lisemba

https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/rattlesnake-killer-los-angeles-robert-s-james/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake_James

https://www.newspapers.com/image/380656970

https://www.newspapers.com/image/689032227/?terms=1329%20verdugo%20road&match=1

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-09-18-me-47332-story.html

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Little Liter Ep-70 Jul 08, 2022

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Happy Friday Cult Babes! This week’s little liter has everything from Armie Hammer’s alleged new side hustle, my thoughts on the new Elvis movie, and of course some wild listener stories including a run-in with a cult leader, bugs, a Betty Hill connection and more!

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Write me: spencer@cultliter.com

Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807

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Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/06/elizabeth-rose-struhs-toowoomba-religious-group-members-face-court-over-alleged-of-eight-year-old

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