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Feb 2025
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107. Starvation Cult Uncovered in Backwo...

Heart Starts Pounding
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In 2024, over 600 bodies were found buried in shallow graves on a compound in the Shakahola forest. Paul Mackenzie had told his followers if they reduced their food intake, they would meet Jesus. This left many with the question- how did things get this bad? Trigger warning: Child abuse Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/paulmacke ... Show More
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