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11: Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood

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🎙️ Heinous Beliefs – Episode 8


Title: Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood

Episode Description:

In this jaw-dropping episode of Heinous Beliefs, we crack open the dark legacy of Ervil LeBaron — the so-called prophet who turned religious doctrine into a death sentence. Known as “The Mormon Manson,” Ervil led a violent fundamentalist cult that weaponized blood atonement and sent his followers on a killing spree that spanned decades — even beyond his death.

He didn’t just preach hellfire, he unleashed it — targeting his own family, rival sects, and anyone who dared to question his authority. From a dusty outpost in Mexico to a jail cell in Utah, Ervil’s grip on his followers ran deep. This ain’t just a cult story — this is a generational horror story wrapped in prophecy, manipulation, and murder.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of cult abuse, religious violence, child exploitation, and multiple homicides. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • đź“– The roots of the LeBaron family’s break from mainstream Mormonism

  • 🧠 Ervil’s psychological descent into control, obsession, and paranoia

  • 🩸 How he twisted the doctrine of blood atonement to justify murder

  • đź““ His infamous hit list — even written into a scripture he authored in prison

  • 🔪 The murders of Joel LeBaron, Rulon Allred, and the chilling 4 o’clock killings

  • đź’” Survivor stories from children raised under his regime

  • đźš” The FBI hunt, his prison writings, and the cult killings that continued long after his death

  • 🔍 How belief can become a weapon — and a family’s legacy can become a death sentence

    • 🔥 Notable Quotes:

    “If you didn’t laugh at one of his jokes, your name might end up in that book.”
     — Former follower on Ervil’s paranoia and spiritual hit list

    “He didn’t want a church — he wanted a damn dynasty.”
     — Host, Heinous Beliefs

    Sources & Further Reading:

    • FBI Records: Ervil LeBaron FOIA Files

    • Books:

      • Prophet of Blood by Ben Bradlee Jr. & Dale Van Atta

      • Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

      • Investigative Articles:

        • VICE – The Mormon Manson

        • The Guardian – Ervil’s Legacy of Blood

        • Deseret News – Polygamist cults and the killings that followed

          🎧 Let’s Talk About It:
          Hit me up on IG @HeinousBeliefs — and don’t forget to share the episode with someone who loves unraveling cult cases as much as we do.


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