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What It Was Really Like At Jonestown The Day Of The Massacre

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:30:14 +0000

Thanks to survivor accounts, forensic evidence, and Jim Jones' own tape recordings, we know exactly how the 1978 Jonestown massacre unfolded.

Disturbing Things Recovered After The Jonestown Massacre

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:00:13 +0000

The Jonestown massacre is arguably the most disturbing mass murder-suicide of any cult, but some of the things discovered in the aftermath make it even more so.

What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:00:54 +0000

You've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.

The Bizarre Story Of The California Cult That Inspired Charles Manson

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:58 +0000

Krishna Venta led the bizarre California cult, Fountain of the World. Charles Manson spent time with the group, taking inspiration from the leader's teachings.

Musicians You Never Knew Were In Cults

staff@grunge.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:30:37 +0000

Whether they were born into them or joined up as adults, these well-known musicians were ensnared by cults -- in some cases, extremely dangerous ones.

The Deadliest Cults To Ever Exist

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:42 +0000

Cults are a source of fascination for many outsiders, but some of these communal groups turn deadly. These are the deadliest cults to ever exist.

Things That Don't Make Sense About The Jonestown Massacre

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 13:30:52 +0000

There are still a few lingering mysteries about the Jonestown massacre, including questions surrounding the death of Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones.

What Happened To The Bodies Of The Heaven's Gate Cult Members?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:44 +0000

In 1994, 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult were found dead in Rancho Santa Fe, California, of suicide. Here's what happened to their bodies.

What Happened To The Bodies From The Waco Siege?

staff@grunge.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:30:47 +0000

Over 70 people died in the infamous 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. Here's the tragic fate of the many bodies recovered afterward.

Stars Who Have Been Accused Of Witchcraft

staff@grunge.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:30:05 +0000

Being accused of witchcraft doesn't carry the same negative impact as it did hundreds of years ago. Even so, some celebrities still get labeled as witches.

Musicians Who Are Currently In Prison

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:30:28 +0000

A life of fame and wealth awaits those musicians who find success. But for some, their bad behavior landed them in prison, and are still there to this day.

Shady Details About Alex Jones

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:30:56 +0000

From his radio pulpit, Alex Jones has spouted and endorsed almost every conspiracy theory out there. But the man himself has plenty of deep, unsettling flaws.

Messed Up Rules The Manson Family Had To Follow

staff@grunge.com (Genci Papraniku) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:30:57 +0000

Charles Manson has become synonymous with criminal insanity, and he wasn't alone. His cult of devoted followers had to follow a bunch of equally crazy rules.

Politicians Who Were Assassinated In The 21st Century

staff@grunge.com (Michele Gama Sosa) — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:30:54 +0000

Political assassinations are nothing new, and barely a quarter through the 21st century, there has been a steady drumbeat of murderous political events.

The Biggest Controversies Surrounding The UFO Religion, Raelism

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:51 +0000

Three people were found dead from starvation in 2010. Their journals contained entries about a UFO religion, Raelism, which has controversial beliefs.

How Superman Defeated The Real-Life KKK: A Wild True Story

staff@grunge.com (Grunge Staff) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:23 +0000

This is the true story of how Superman leapt off the pages of Detective Comics and out of the radio waves to take on the ascendant KKK.

What We Know About The Online Cult University Of Cosmic Intelligence

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:56:23 +0000

An online cult called the University of Cosmic Intelligence has been connected to the disappearance of six people. Here's what we know about it.

Was A Teen Satanic Cult Really Behind The 1984 Murder Of Gary Lauwers?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:15 +0000

In the 1980s Satanic Panic was in full swing, so when teenager Gary Lauwers was killed, some blamed a Satanic cult. Here's who was really behind the murder.

Inside Buddhafield, The Dancer-Founded Sex Cult

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:14 +0000

Buddhafield is a dancer-founded sex cult according to former members, who say the leader, Jaime Gomez, who calls himself Reyji or "god-king" is a predator.

Famed Occultist Aleister Crowley's Secret Life As A World War I Spy

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:00:21 +0000

Famed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.