Breakaway Cult Leader Tortures Followers
A man exiled from a fringe Christian sect formed his own breakaway cult to await the Second Coming of Jesus, carrying out horrific punishments on doubters. The cult leader, Roch Thériault, subjected his followers to twisted tortures, including sexual abuse, violence, and even dangerous surgical procedures. He was eventually caught by authorities, pleaded guilty to murder, and died in prison after being stabbed by his cellmate.
Key Points
- Roch Thériault formed The Ant Hill Kids cult based on his extreme interpretation of end-of-the-world beliefs
- He subjected followers to horrific punishments for doubting him, including sexual abuse and violence
- Thériault was eventually caught, pleaded guilty to murder, and died in prison
Cons
- Sexual abuse
- Violence
- Dangerous and unnecessary surgical procedures
- Murder