Inside the Criminal Mind

S01E03 Cult Leaders

The 20th century bore witness to some of its darkest moments, marked by horrifying tragedies that unfolded under the reign of deranged cult leaders. These chilling narratives culminated in scenes of violence, sexual exploitation, and mass fatalities. Charles Manson and his sinister followers brutally murdered seven individuals, including a pregnant woman. Jim Jones orchestrated a deadly mass suicide, leading to the death of over 900 adherents, with a significant number being children. David Koresh was linked to unspeakable abuses and the inferno that claimed the lives of more than 80 individuals, including at least 20 children.