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The Saga of the Ant Hill Kids Cult
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Space City X-Files - Episode #40: "The Saga of the Ant Hill Kids Cult
Episode Description:
In this gripping episode of Space City X-Files, titled "The Ant Hill Kids: A Descent into Darkness," we delve deep into one of Canada's most harrowing and disturbing cult stories – the saga of the Ant Hill Kids and their charismatic, yet diabolical leader, Roch Thériault.
Join us in episode 40 as we journey back to the 1980s, to the secluded wilderness where Thériault founded his commune. We explore how his utopian vision of a communal life, preparing for the end of the world, quickly devolved into a horrifying tale of manipulation, control, and abuse.
Through interviews with experts and survivors, we piece together the chilling narrative of life within the Ant Hill Kids commune. From the initial allure of Thériault's teachings to the escalating cycle of violence and control, we examine the psychological grip he held over his followers.
Our deep dive investigates how Thériault, under the guise of spiritual guidance, subjected his followers to unimaginable acts of violence and cruelty. We uncover the mechanisms of cult dynamics, the warning signs that were missed, and the eventual downfall of Thériault and his shocking reign of terror.
This episode not only recounts the harrowing events and tragic consequences of the Ant Hill Kids but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and extreme belief systems.
Tune in to Space City X-Files, Episode #40, for a profound look into the darkness of the human psyche and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Show note:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23978/4-cults-you-might-not-know-about
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/officials-bring-down-gavel-on-murderer-s-art-auction-1.386153
https://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/inmate-suspected-in-cult-leader-s-death-rcmp-1.1111723
Support the show?
https://spacecityxfiles.com/support-us%3F
https://www.reddit.com/user/space_city_x-files
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Manage episode 398307621 series 3434912
Space City X-Files - Episode #40: "The Saga of the Ant Hill Kids Cult
Episode Description:
In this gripping episode of Space City X-Files, titled "The Ant Hill Kids: A Descent into Darkness," we delve deep into one of Canada's most harrowing and disturbing cult stories – the saga of the Ant Hill Kids and their charismatic, yet diabolical leader, Roch Thériault.
Join us in episode 40 as we journey back to the 1980s, to the secluded wilderness where Thériault founded his commune. We explore how his utopian vision of a communal life, preparing for the end of the world, quickly devolved into a horrifying tale of manipulation, control, and abuse.
Through interviews with experts and survivors, we piece together the chilling narrative of life within the Ant Hill Kids commune. From the initial allure of Thériault's teachings to the escalating cycle of violence and control, we examine the psychological grip he held over his followers.
Our deep dive investigates how Thériault, under the guise of spiritual guidance, subjected his followers to unimaginable acts of violence and cruelty. We uncover the mechanisms of cult dynamics, the warning signs that were missed, and the eventual downfall of Thériault and his shocking reign of terror.
This episode not only recounts the harrowing events and tragic consequences of the Ant Hill Kids but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked power and extreme belief systems.
Tune in to Space City X-Files, Episode #40, for a profound look into the darkness of the human psyche and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Show note:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23978/4-cults-you-might-not-know-about
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/officials-bring-down-gavel-on-murderer-s-art-auction-1.386153
https://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/inmate-suspected-in-cult-leader-s-death-rcmp-1.1111723
Support the show?
https://spacecityxfiles.com/support-us%3F
https://www.reddit.com/user/space_city_x-files
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