In this episode, we dive into one of the most infamous modern cults in history: Heaven’s Gate. Under the broader lens of human sacrifice, we examine the role pharmaceuticals played in the group’s final act, and how substances were used to reinforce belief, obedience, and control.

This episode features exclusive interviews with surviving members of Heaven’s Gate, as well as a woman who left the group before the mass suicide occurred. Through their firsthand accounts, we explore what life inside the group was really like, what led some to stay, and what allowed others to walk away.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-26/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-deadhttps://www.cnn.com/US/9704/05/cult.toxicology/index.htmlhttps://www.heavensgate.com/misc/letter.htm

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/life-inside-heavens-gate-cult-83366898