In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production.Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell.Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction.Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs as he delves into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature.

In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production. Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell. Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction. Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs as he delves into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature.

In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production.Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell.Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction.Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs as he delves into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature.&nbsp;

Blood, Witchcraft, and Methamphetamine: The Dark Secrets of the Waco Cult

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Tales of true crime defy the imagination in the sprawling expanse of Texas, where the mythical shadows of oil, cowboys, and cattle loom as large as the state itself. The Texas Crime Stories podcast unfurls the grim tapestry of the most confounding and chilling crimes that have scarred the Lone Star State and the Southwestern United States. What is it about Texas that makes it the epicenter of some of the world’s most bizarre and perplexing criminal acts? What festers in the underbelly of Texas' vibrant facade? Peabody Award-winning Investigative reporter Robert Riggs takes listeners across the state’s diverse landscape, into the hearts and minds of those who pursue justice, and into the psyche of evil. Riggs peels back the layers of the criminal mind with chilling precision and delves deep into the grim realities of criminal cases that have left suffering and emotional scars across communities. “Texas Crime Stories” reveals the full scope of human depravity through face-to-face encounters with serial killers, inside looks at maximum-security prisons, and firsthand reports of the aftermath of homicides and mass shootings. Riggs and a cadre of veteran police beat reporters open their notebooks to tell real-life stories based on the facts from case files and investigators. Listeners hear from Riggs’ network of law enforcement sources established during three decades of Television and online reporting. Each story is a deep dive into the maze of criminal psychology, seeking answers to the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of crimes that are often stranger than fiction. “Texas Crime Stories" is your front-row ticket to the unfolding drama of real-life cases. It explores the sinister journey from crime scene to courtroom to cellblock through the eyes of those most intimately involved: investigators, offenders, and victims. It’s a passage into the heart of darkness, where the most perplexing criminal cases are brought to light. Follow "Texas Crime Stories" to embark on this compelling odyssey. Recommend it to friends who dare to confront the darkness within us.

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