Cecilia Steyn has been called “the Charles Manson of South Africa.” The criminal mastermind helmed a quasi-Christian cult and convinced her followers to kill 11 innocent people, without spilling a drop of blood herself. Join host and filmmaker Kurt Kubicek as he travels to the mining town of Krugersdorp, SA to unravel this twisted history through exclusive interviews with the lead detectives, journalists who covered the case, and even the incarcerated murderers themselves.
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It has a little bit of everything but focuses a lot on cold cases. I just want to help remember the victims and their families, even if it has to be through the retailing of what happened to them. The victims deserve to be remembered.
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Two mysteries, One Synopsis of my book, and a correction!
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This week we will be looking into two different unsolved cases. One happened in the air the other took place in 1920 on Wall Street. There is also a synopsis of my book on this episode and I was editing and went ahead and corrected a mistake that I had made. So I hope that you enjoy this week's case and see you next week for a longer episode.…
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Y'all are in for a ride with this week's episode. Theres a good lady going through some hard times. We have bank robberies, crossdressing. And a suicide by cops. buckle up for this week's episode. I also want to apologize for the poor quality of this episode. I may be redoing this episode in the future it was that bad.…
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Dumb laws and dumb criminals 1
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Hey y’all this week is a fun one. We will be coving dumb laws and dumb criminals. We look at some weird and maybe out dated laws. Along with some criminals that really could have used a little more common sense. So I hope you have fun and get a laugh and even maybe scratch your head a little at these laws and criminals.…
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This week we will get into the murders of Dean Corll. We will look at how he manipulated two young boys into helping him cover up his crimes. We will also look into his death finally. We will also see what happened to Wayne and David. I want to apologize for the sweet audio. I had to record it on my phone because well my recording app hates me and …
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This week we will be looking into a case that is not very well known. This is the case of the Candy Man. Although most people have never heard of him he murdered 27 teenage boys between the ages of 13 to 20. He also had the help of two teenage accomplices. This will be a two-part case. This first episode focuses mostly on the murderer Dean Corll. T…
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Scary Clown. Creepy Clown, Run, Run, Run.
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This week our cases takes us to a place or at least a subject that is scary for some people. This week we will be looking at the murder of Marlene Warren. She was shot in the face by a clown. This case has tons of twists and turns. It also took them over 30 years to convict someone for the crime. Even though they knew who the killer was all along.…
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The Murder of Morris Davis Jr.
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This week we will look into the case of Morris Davis Jr. and his murder. What would you do if you were just doing your job? And got shot for no other reason than you were the person that showed up you lose your life. Well take a listen to this week's case and you will hear about something like that happening. I hope that y'all have a great rest of …
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What would you do for love?
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In this case, we look at what one guy is willing to do for love. Or maybe it is what he would do to shake up his everyday life. Either way in this case we will look at some really incompetent criminals who managed to put off the heist of a lifetime. So I hope that y'all will enjoy this case it's a lot more lighthearted than the cases we normally co…
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When Neighbor's Turn Deadly: The murder's of Jeffery "Bub" Flaugher Jr. and Teresa Leadingham
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This week we will look at what happens when a feud between neighbors turns to death. This is a very sad case of what can happen when you let your anger take over. This is a case where the back-and-forth fighting is only told from one side of the story because the other side is dead and their children who witnessed the whole crime were too young to …
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Terror in the walls: The victims of Daniel LaPlante. (Interview with Joe Turner)
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Have you ever heard a noise that you were not sure about in your house? Well maybe someone is lucking in your house. Hiding in your walls, crawl spaces, or even your attic. Come along with me this week as we talk about Daniel LaPlante and his crimes. I had a chance to interview an expert on the case this week. I do want to say that I forgot to turn…
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When stand your ground has deadly consequences. The murder of Deanna Stevison
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This week we look at the case of Deanna Stevsion. I interview her cousin. We talk about what happened in the case and then the lack of action that was after she was murdered. This is a lesser-known case. The people involved in the crime have never been brought to justice.Von Pamela and Lindsey
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Light in the darkness. Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Interview with Dana Diaz.
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This week we talked with Dana Diaz about her book Gasping for Air. We talk about her relationship and being married to a narcissist. She also gives us some insight into what a narcissist is and what a relationship with one looks like. I hope that you enjoy the episode and go buy her book! As always thanks for listening.…
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Finding Magic in Trauma (Interview with Jesse Rene Gibbs)
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This week I had the honor of interviewing Jesse Rene Gibbs. She has an incredible story of finding the joys even in the middle of her trauma. This the episode a listen and then when you want to know more about her go buy her book or audiobook both are really good. I hope that everyone will enjoy this week's episode.…
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Lori Vallows and John List Parallels
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In this episode with Megan Conner, we look at the Parallels between her cousin Lori Vallows and John List. We talk about Megan's relationship with Lori as her cousin. And we talk about how both Lori and John twist religion based on their beliefs to justify what they did to their families.Von Pamela and Lindsey
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Out of the Fire Raises Hope with Megan Conner
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In this episode, we discuss Megan Conner's book I Walked through Frie to Get Here. I recommend everyone go buy this book. We talk about her struggles and her work to over come her childhood trauma.Von Pamela and Lindsey
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The disappearance of Brandon Lawson
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Happy Halloween!!!! Here is an extra episode just for that. I figured why not do a disappearance for this bonus episode? I hope that y'all enjoy it. I know that it is one that has been covered by tons of people. That's why I kept it short and sweet.Von Pamela and Lindsey
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Murder At The Hair Gallery
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Welcome back for another episode. I hope that you enjoy this week. We have a murder in Montana. Three women sadly lost their lives at the local salon. This was a brazen murder that is still unsolved to this day. I hope that you enjoy it. And remember that you can always reach out to us on Facebook or by email. We look forward to sending you a new e…
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Heaven's Gate the cult where Jesus is an alien.
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This week we will be covering Heaven's Gates. The truth is out there, maybe not how they thought it was. If you're looking for a group with a ton of rules and aliens, you might be in the right place. Or if you're looking to learn a little more about them then you are in the right place. I didn't say this in the podcast but they actually still have …
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The Fruitcake Thief
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Sorry that it has taken so long to get this episode out. I hope that you really enjoy it though. In this episode, we look at a man who wanted the finer things in life. However, he didn't want to have to wait for them. You will never believe how much money he could embezzle over a nine-year period, or just what he chose to spend the money on. While …
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Just want to jump on here and let you know we will be uploading the next episode soon within the next few days!!!Von Pamela and Lindsey
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This week Lindsey is sick so y'all get Sam ( my dog) and I. We thought everyone could use a pallet cleanser this week, so we give you a little history about Smokey Bear. Did you know that Smokey Bear was part of wartime propaganda? Did you know that for years there was a bear that was the live version of Smokey Bear? Did you know that he has his ow…
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Hey y'all sorry for the late release of this episode but I wasn't feeling well on Tuesday and my birthday was Wednesday so I didn't have to get it edited and out but it's ready now. This week Lindsey will be taking us to Illinois where we will meet some shady suspects in the murder of a young child and two women in their home. This case talks about…
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Death at Wilderness Therapy Programs Part 2
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This week we will be heading back out to the wilderness to hear about two more wilderness camps. If you didn't like last week you're really not going to like this week because you find just how easy it is for these camps to elude justice. But we will see the closure of another camp and learn about some of the regulations that are placed not these c…
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Deaths at Wilderness Therapy Programs Part 1
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This is part one of our look into Wilderness therapy programs. There is a disclaimer for this episode. There is talk of abuse of a minor and also the death of a child. So if this is not something you feel comfortable listening to please join us in two weeks because this is a two-part episode. We will look at how they start. How they became what the…
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Four bodies would be found. A small Washington State town would be left to wonder what had happened in their town. Could the killer have been an angry lover, a serial killer, or a murderous couple? Well, come along with us to this world of depravity as we look into the death of four people one of which could very well be the killer themselves. In t…
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The Murder of Christina Grimmie
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This week we will be looking into the case of Christina Grimmie. She was a fun energetic 22-year-old singer. She was in the Voice in 2014 on Team Adam. She came in at number three in the competition. We will learn of her unfortunate death, the person who took her life, and then his own. So I hope you will join us as we learn more about a fan-obsess…
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Episode 11: Bonus Episode
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Extras from Cecilia Steyn’s harrowing interview, updates on the case of possible police corruption, and stories of the team’s experiences in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von iHeartPodcasts
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The Murder of Bella Wright
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For your first full episode, we cover the murder of Bella Wright. Or as some may know it and as dubbed by the press of her time The Green Bicycle Murder. The year is 1919 and we find ourselves in England. To many, this is a 104-year-old unsolved case. However, have a listen and see what you think. Is it an unsolved case or did the right man get awa…
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We talk a little about who we are and why we started the podcast. We also talk about some of the cases we will cover in this podcast's future. Like a case that involves fruitcake. Or a cold case that I'm working to solve maybe before the episode comes out. So come along with us to a world of pure human depravity. As we look into some lesser-known c…
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Episode 10: Court For The Queen
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The trial picks up steam. On the witness stand, Marinda Steyn claims she is the mastermind behind the murders. Cecilia denies knowing anything about it and Zak Valentine claims he can’t remember. Le Roux and John Barnard’s confessions help the case against EPD, but Marcel’s catharsis becomes the final missing puzzle piece. Collectively the group is…
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Police receive a tip that leads them to Zak Valentine. Investigators then connect the dots of the attempted insurance fraud, giving them the leverage they need to arrest Cecilia and Marinda, too. Now, Electus Per Deus is falling apart, as the group’s stories unravel and confessions come out. Another tip leads to a windfall of evidence that may conn…
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Three final murders occur in rapid succession, placing Krugersdorp in a state of abject terror. Notoriety and performativity, however, make the members of EPD overconfident and sloppy. When the community demands action, the South African police finally begin to take the murder spree seriously. They assemble a task force to hunt down whoever is carr…
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Episode 7: Abhorrent Behavior
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Zak Valentine is missing, and Queen Cecilia is the sole beneficiary of his life insurance plan. Acting on their suspicions, the insurance company pays a visit to Cosanna Flats to investigate further. They interview Cecilia Steyn herself and uncover the depths of her delusions. This puts EPD at risk, once again forcing them to stick with what they k…
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Episode 6: House of Cards
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While laying low, the group builds an armory and gains a new member, who brings them drugs … and more victims. Zak Valentine’s career choices place the cult in dire straits. Desperate and broke, the members of Electus per Deus emerge from their safe haven to kill again – this time, for money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Episode 5: Never Can You Run
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The vortex of Cecilia’s brainwashing deepens, entangling her followers even further. Luke feels himself getting sucked into their wicked ways, so he gets the cops involved – with surprising results. Meanwhile, Detective Suzette Knoetze is hot on EPD’s trail. The investigation forces the cult into hiding and begins to reveal Cecilia’s misleading mot…
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Episode 4: Evil Ever After
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As Luke gets closer to the inner circle, Mikeila Valentine’s doubts about EPD begin driving her away from the group. She tries to free herself from Cecilia’s grasp – putting her life in peril. Detective Suzette Knoetze brings her expertise on The Occult to the murder cases, but quickly becomes wary of the other investigators who insist the murders …
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Episode 3: Eyes of a Killer
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Experience only emboldens the group. The members of Electus per Deus become more entrenched in the cult of Cecilia Steyn. They refine their cold-blooded tactics and continue their killing spree. A new follower joins the growing cult with plans to infiltrate, peek behind the curtain, and see what EPD is really up to. Our host, Kurt Kubicek, meets on…
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Episode 2: Under Satan's Hammer
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As the followers of Electus per Deus begin enacting Cecilia’s willful revenge plot, they put their loyalty – and their brutality – on display. In doing so, these true believers… get a taste for blood. They believe these heinous murders to be acts of faith. How far will Electus per Deus go to defend Queen Havoc’s honor? Follow us for more on Instagr…
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Episode 1: Queen in the Making
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When an unsuspecting Christian group called Overcomers Through Christ meets Cecilia Steyn, a 42nd generation witch fleeing Satanism, they welcome her with open arms. Their leader, Ria Grunewald, strives to save Cecilia’s soul from the devil. But when Cecilia begins changing the group’s agenda – to fight Satan instead of praising the Lord – who will…
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Cecilia Steyn has been called “the Charles Manson of South Africa.” The criminal mastermind helmed a quasi-Christian cult and convinced her followers to kill 11 innocent people, without spilling a drop of blood herself. Join host and filmmaker Kurt Kubicek as he travels to the mining town of Krugersdorp, SA to unravel this twisted history through e…
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