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The Story of Werner Schmidt and the Ko Tao Cult
47:50 - 53:09 (05:19)
The podcast tells the story of Werner Schmidt and the Ko Tao cult, where children were taken from their parents and made to believe that the founder of the cult was their father figure. The cult leader spent a decade orchestrating this evil plan on a paradise island in Thailand.
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Werner Schmidt was taken from his relatively normal home life in Germany to a cult-like community in South America led by Paul Schaefer who claimed to be the "father" figure of all the kids there.
47:50 - 49:32 (01:41)
Summary
Werner Schmidt was taken from his relatively normal home life in Germany to a cult-like community in South America led by Paul Schaefer who claimed to be the "father" figure of all the kids there. Schmidt was forced to abandon his parents and live a life without them.
ChapterThe Story of Werner Schmidt and the Ko Tao Cult
EpisodePart One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A man named Joseph Duncan kidnapped and murdered members of the Groene family, leaving only two survivors.
49:32 - 50:29 (00:57)
Summary
A man named Joseph Duncan kidnapped and murdered members of the Groene family, leaving only two survivors. The story is a chilling reminder of the evil that can exist in the world.
ChapterThe Story of Werner Schmidt and the Ko Tao Cult
EpisodePart One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An advertisement for Death Island, a new iHeartRadio podcast that explores the dark and mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the paradise island of Ko Tao.
50:29 - 51:52 (01:22)
Summary
An advertisement for Death Island, a new iHeartRadio podcast that explores the dark and mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the paradise island of Ko Tao.
ChapterThe Story of Werner Schmidt and the Ko Tao Cult
EpisodePart One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
On the newest season of Next Question, host Katie Couric explores the concept of resilience and post-traumatic growth, delving into stories from various guests and providing tools to navigate the challenges of the world.
51:52 - 53:09 (01:16)
Summary
On the newest season of Next Question, host Katie Couric explores the concept of resilience and post-traumatic growth, delving into stories from various guests and providing tools to navigate the challenges of the world.