Chapter
Mysterious Deaths on Koh Tao Island
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
Koh Tao, a picturesque island off the coast of Thailand, has been the site of dozens of mysterious tourist deaths over the last 20 years. Meanwhile, in London, a full-scale Victorian era glass building called the Crystal Palace Ministry Center was built to look like the gargantuan palace itself.
Clips
Death Island explores mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao.
00:00 - 01:14 (01:14)
Summary
Death Island explores mysterious deaths of tourists on Koh Tao. Behind the Bastards with guest Vic Berger discusses the 1980s grift of Jim Baker.
ChapterMysterious Deaths on Koh Tao Island
EpisodePart Two: The Rise And Fall (And Rise) of Arch-Grifter Jim Bakker
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1987, the PTL Club empire was at its peak, opening the $100 million Crystal Palace Ministry Center which was supposed to be the largest church on earth.
01:14 - 02:26 (01:12)
Summary
In 1987, the PTL Club empire was at its peak, opening the $100 million Crystal Palace Ministry Center which was supposed to be the largest church on earth. The organization had over 2,500 employees and generated more than $125 million per year in revenue, largely due to the popularity of the Heritage USA theme park.