Chapter
The Downfall of Synanon, a violent cult
1:09:29 - 1:12:28 (02:59)
After a court ruling in 1984, California law enforcement arrested and sentenced multiple members of Synanon for attempting a murder. However, the cult leader avoided prison time due to his poor health.
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Charles Dedrick, a cult leader, planned and executed a murder attempt.
1:09:29 - 1:10:53 (01:23)
Cults
Summary
Charles Dedrick, a cult leader, planned and executed a murder attempt. He also suggested cutting off a rattlesnake's tail during a pitch meeting. When the charges were dropped, he relapsed and was so drunk that he had to be carried in a stretcher to jail.
ChapterThe Downfall of Synanon, a violent cult
EpisodePart Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the downfall of the Synanon cult, which was known for its violent tactics and was eventually found guilty of diverting corporate resources for personal gains.
1:10:53 - 1:12:28 (01:35)
Synanon
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the downfall of the Synanon cult, which was known for its violent tactics and was eventually found guilty of diverting corporate resources for personal gains.