Episode
Mystic Mother | 5. The Charges
43:31
Published: Tue Sep 27 2022
Description
After a search warrant is served on the Temple, more than 30 members face daunting felony charges, and Tracy could face decades in prison. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Witnessed: Mystic Mother, ad-free right now by subscribing to The Binge — All Episodes. All at Once. Plus you’ll unlock brand new stories, dropping every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Witnessed show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Nicole shares her experience working briefly at the temple and how things started to change after the Phoenix New Times article came out.
00:00 - 01:24 (01:24)
Summary
Nicole shares her experience working briefly at the temple and how things started to change after the Phoenix New Times article came out. She was not getting the training she had signed up for so decided to leave before she heard about the raid.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A former member of the Phoenix Goddess Temple shares her experience and perspective on the changes that took place within the group, from a welcoming community to a fear-based one, leading to their eventual downfall.
01:24 - 09:12 (07:48)
Summary
A former member of the Phoenix Goddess Temple shares her experience and perspective on the changes that took place within the group, from a welcoming community to a fear-based one, leading to their eventual downfall.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The practice of stacking charges can lead to coerced guilty pleas.
09:12 - 13:38 (04:26)
Summary
The practice of stacking charges can lead to coerced guilty pleas. Lack of access to cash bail has led people to sit in jail awaiting trial, sometimes for years.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
With one's decision to accept a plea agreement in a criminal case potentially impacting all co-defendants, it's important to fully review all evidence before making a decision.
13:38 - 19:24 (05:45)
Summary
With one's decision to accept a plea agreement in a criminal case potentially impacting all co-defendants, it's important to fully review all evidence before making a decision. Furthermore, prosecutors may use the threat of additional charges to pressure a defendant into accepting the agreement.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The interviewer speaks with Tracy Elise, the founder of the Phoenix Goddess Temple, who is being questioned by Detective Campbell.
19:24 - 24:13 (04:49)
Summary
The interviewer speaks with Tracy Elise, the founder of the Phoenix Goddess Temple, who is being questioned by Detective Campbell. Tracy responds with legal jargon but ultimately refuses to answer any questions.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy describes being blocked by her own defense counsel from sharing information with co-defendants to aid their case and the state filing a motion to preclude a religious defense at trial, delaying the trial for everyone involved.
24:13 - 31:32 (07:18)
Summary
Tracy describes being blocked by her own defense counsel from sharing information with co-defendants to aid their case and the state filing a motion to preclude a religious defense at trial, delaying the trial for everyone involved.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy's handwritten notes on court records pointed out individuals who laughed at the goddess, including a judge and a state attorney.
31:32 - 36:05 (04:33)
Summary
Tracy's handwritten notes on court records pointed out individuals who laughed at the goddess, including a judge and a state attorney. After receiving treatment and competency education, her competency was restored and she could finally go to trial.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
This is the end credits for the podcast episode or series, acknowledging those who contributed to its creation.
36:05 - 38:29 (02:23)
Summary
This is the end credits for the podcast episode or series, acknowledging those who contributed to its creation.