Sebastian Woodroffe had always been interested in the healing powers of plants. But when he tried the hallucinogenic brew Ayahuasca, his life’s mission changed, and he set out to Peru to become a shaman. On today’s episode, we take a look at how Sebastian’s quest ended in the tragic murder of indigenous activist Olivia Arevalo and Sebastian’s own lynching.
Aug 27
407: She Escaped the Yoga Cult of a Guru Who Preyed on Women
For many in London, the Tara Yoga Center seemed a friendly, welcoming environment for those seeking spiritual enlightenment. However, they would have no idea that its larger organization, MISA, was founded by an international criminal wanted for crimes related to sex trafficking, ... Show More
1h 39m
Aug 20
406: She Faked Cancer, a Pregnancy & a Stalker: The Twisted Angela Diaz Case
Shortly after a whirlwind romance, Ian Diaz and his new wife, Angela, began receiving disturbing messages from an unknown email, claiming to be someone named “Lilith.” These emails threatened Angela, their unborn twins, and even claimed to be finding strange men to assault her. O ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 13
405: She Was Having an Affair With a Congressman... Then She Vanished
In May 2001, college intern Chandra Levy was preparing to return to her home in Northern California after living in DC for half a year. However, after her parents didn’t hear from her for several days, they reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. When the police entered ... Show More
1h 55m
