DISCLAIMER & WARNING: This episode covers an extremely violent and graphic crime. It includes graphic depictions of heinous acts, including: foul language, slavery, torture, rape and other forms of sexual assault, dismemberment, and beastiality. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the sickening case of the Yahweh Cult and how it’s ruthless leader, Michael Ryan, enslaved, tortured, and murdered two innocent followers.

Articles Referenced: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-11-16-8603260250-story,amp.html

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/prophet-killed-farm-god-made-article-1.2637050%3foutputType

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Ryan

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/former-cult-members-recall-grisly-details-of-sodomy-torture-murder-of-young%3famp

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/yahweh-nebraska-farmers-cults-slavery-torture-sodomy-murder%3famp

https://www.thescarechamber.com/the-yahweh-cult-of-rulo/

Background music: “Dark Piano - Engulfed by the Night” by Darren Curtis Music (Royalty Free)

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