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Jun 2021
49m 55s

“The Guru's Secretary” Sheela Birnstiel ...

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With her relationship with Bhagwan strained and her power slipping away, Sheela Birnstiel knew she had to do something drastic to make him happy and gain it all back. So in 1984, assisted by a group of loyal followers, Birnstiel masterminded the largest bioterrorist attack the U.S. had ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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