CULT: Heaven’s Gate

In this episode of Weird and Wicked, we're diving deep into one
of the most infamous cults in American history. Heaven’s Gate.
Led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, this group
believed they were destined for a higher existence beyond Earth,
ultimately leading 39 members to commit mass suicide in 1997 in
hopes of reaching a spaceship trailing behind the Hale-Bopp
comet.





Join me as we explore the origins of Heaven’s Gate, the chilling
beliefs that captivated its followers, and the tragic events that
led to the largest mass suicide on U.S. soil. We’ll sift through
the cult's ideologies, the psychological tactics used by its
leaders, and the disturbing details of that fateful day in March.





How did a group of seemingly ordinary people become convinced
that they had to die to reach salvation? Tune in as we delve into
the bizarre and unsettling world of Heaven’s Gate.





This is a story of manipulation, devotion, and a search for
meaning that took a very dark turn. It’s an episode you won’t
want to miss—because sometimes the truth is stranger, and more
wicked, than fiction.





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