In the sixth episode of Season 5, your host JD Horror brings you the tragic story of the Children of God / The Family International. A bizarre sex cult led by a perverted pastor named David Berg who ruled his subjects with an iron fist covered in a velvet glove. They would ruin the lives on many through their indoctrination, sexual abuse, and torture of children. One in particular was Berg's own adopted son, Ricky Rodriguez aka Davidito, who Berg thought to be his successor and a second coming... but Ricky had other ideas and set off on a quest for blood and vengeance.
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This episode features research and writing by Mis Demeanor, music by Mechanical Ghost, Producer LB from the No One Likes Us Podcast, and The Quiet Type as well as Artwork by Nuclear Heat Graphics. Sources for this episode’s cases are available in the credits section of our website.
In the sixth episode of Season 5, your host JD Horror brings you the tragic story of the Children of God / The Family International. A bizarre sex cult led by a perverted pastor named David Berg who ruled his subjects with an iron fist covered in a velvet glove. They would ruin the lives on many through their indoctrination, sexual abuse, and torture of children. One in particular was Berg's own adopted son, Ricky Rodriguez aka Davidito, who Berg thought to be his successor and a second coming... but Ricky had other ideas and set off on a quest for blood and vengeance.
If you like what you hear here on True Crime Horror Story please subscribe and give us a 5 star review. You can also think about joining our Patreon At www.patreon.com/truecrimehs and then Stay tuned after this show on Patreon for the True Crime Horror Story After Show w/ Dom & JD as well as early access to Ad free episodes and exclusive bonus content available only on Patreon.
This episode features research and writing by Mis Demeanor, music by Mechanical Ghost, Producer LB from the No One Likes Us Podcast, and The Quiet Type as well as Artwork by Nuclear Heat Graphics. Sources for this episode’s cases are available in the credits section of our website.
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