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Allegations against a Cult Leader on a Paradise Island
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39:17 - 44:51 (05:33)

The podcast discusses the allegations against a leader of a cult who was allegedly molesting preteen girls on his boat in international waters in Koh Tao, a paradise island.

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Death Island, a new true crime podcast from the creators of The Piked and Massacre, explores the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists in the last 20 years on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, located off the coast of Thailand.
39:17 - 40:38 (01:20)
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true crime
Summary

Death Island, a new true crime podcast from the creators of The Piked and Massacre, explores the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists in the last 20 years on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, located off the coast of Thailand.

Chapter
Allegations against a Cult Leader on a Paradise Island
Episode
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
In 1970, L. Ron Hubbard established the Commodore's Messenger Organization, which mostly consisted of teenage girls who acted as the Commodore's voice and were trained to deliver his orders using his exact words and tone of voice.
40:39 - 41:38 (00:59)
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Scientology
Summary

In 1970, L. Ron Hubbard established the Commodore's Messenger Organization, which mostly consisted of teenage girls who acted as the Commodore's voice and were trained to deliver his orders using his exact words and tone of voice. Known for their authority and feared by many, they were referred to as widely feared little monsters.

Chapter
Allegations against a Cult Leader on a Paradise Island
Episode
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Former members of the Sea Organization, a Scientology paramilitary group, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse and assault by male members towards young girls.
41:38 - 43:22 (01:44)
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Scientology
Summary

Former members of the Sea Organization, a Scientology paramilitary group, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse and assault by male members towards young girls. While the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, did not partake in such actions, these behaviors were normalized within the organization.

Chapter
Allegations against a Cult Leader on a Paradise Island
Episode
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
In an interview, it was revealed that Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, claimed to choose young girls as messengers because they were more loyal than men.
43:22 - 44:51 (01:28)
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Keith Raniere, NXIVM
Summary

In an interview, it was revealed that Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, claimed to choose young girls as messengers because they were more loyal than men. Raniere has been accused of molesting a 12-year-old and kidnapping babies.

Chapter
Allegations against a Cult Leader on a Paradise Island
Episode
Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy
Podcast
Behind the Bastards