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The Rattlesnake Assassination Attempt
1:03:54 - 1:09:29 (05:35)
The Sinanon assault team is speculated to have been ordered by Charles Dedrick to assassinate Paul Morantz with a rattlesnake bite, causing controversy to this day.
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In 1977, investigative journalist and author Paul Morantz was attacked by members of the cult-like group Sinanon, who wielded baseball bats in their assault on him.
1:03:54 - 1:06:15 (02:21)
Summary
In 1977, investigative journalist and author Paul Morantz was attacked by members of the cult-like group Sinanon, who wielded baseball bats in their assault on him. This incident marked the beginning of the end for Sinanon, who had terrorized a California town for years.
ChapterThe Rattlesnake Assassination Attempt
EpisodePart Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1977, a former executive of the Church of Scientology claims that a rattlesnake's tail was left in his mailbox as part of an assassination attempt, which he feels was sanctioned by the church's leader, despite his lack of evidence.
1:06:15 - 1:08:36 (02:20)
Summary
In 1977, a former executive of the Church of Scientology claims that a rattlesnake's tail was left in his mailbox as part of an assassination attempt, which he feels was sanctioned by the church's leader, despite his lack of evidence.
ChapterThe Rattlesnake Assassination Attempt
EpisodePart Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts talk about the story of Charles Dedrick, who allegedly ordered a rattlesnake assassination, and the bizarre history surrounding it.
1:08:36 - 1:09:29 (00:52)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts talk about the story of Charles Dedrick, who allegedly ordered a rattlesnake assassination, and the bizarre history surrounding it.