It’s been over 30 years since Annie McCarrick vanished from her new home in Dublin. After decades of dead ends and misdirection, Gardaí finally arrested a man in connection with her murder in June of this year, only for him to be released the next day, with a property search yielding no results. This week, we examine Annie McCarrick’s 1993 disappearance and explore why, even after all this time, the case remains unsolved.

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Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way

Murder inquiry launched into disappearance of Annie McCarrick

Annie McCarrick 'tried to end secret relationship' with man suspected of her murder - days before vanishing

Investigation into disappearance of Annie McCarrick 30 years ago upgraded to murder inquiry

Annie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish Sun

Shattered Lives: Are Gardai about to solve Annie McCarrick murder?

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Annie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish Sun

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Nancy McCarrick: ‘We are confident now, in a way we were not in the past, that Annie’s case will be fully investigated’ – The Irish Times

Annie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge

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A deep dive into the scandal-stacked career of influencer Brittany Dawn, from fitness fraud to faith-based grifts, and how she’s managed to stay afloat through lawsuits, backlash, and a trail of controversy.

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Thousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer - Good Morning America

Who is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients with eating disorders

Students Show Off Their 'Ms. Honey Tattoos' They Got In Honor Of The Teachers Who Meant The Most To Them

People with eating disorders sought help from a fitness influencer. Some got weight-loss plans, lawsuit says.

BuzzFeed News – Christian followers’ backlash​

This chick is a classic grifter

Fitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam | GMA

A YouTuber and fitness influencer said her husband shot her dog instead of taking him to the vet after a vehicle hit him

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An in-depth look at YouTuber, Teal Swan’s rise, from a troubled past to a controversial spiritual leader, and the dark claims that surround her growing empire.

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The Gateway Podcast on Spotify

The Memory Maker | Scamfluencers

Inside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" Program

Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death

Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of

Internet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan Says She Isn't a Cult Leader But Has 'The Perfect Recipe For a Cult'

Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of

Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death

‘The Deep End’: Why Teal Swan’s Cult of Personality Is Dangerous to Trauma Survivors | by Monika Sudakov | Medium

Gizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual Guru

Teal Swan's Stance On Suicide - Teal's Blogs

The Truth About Cameron : The Complete Interview of Teal Swan's Alleged Childhood Abuser

Spiritual Teacher Teal Swan's Ritual Abuse Story Investigated

Growing up with Teal Swan - Diana Hansen Ribera - Mormon Stories Ep. 1607

Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults

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This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misinformation and leaving real damage in her wake.

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Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News

FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online

What Is It With Vegan YouTubers and Drama?

FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online

Blogger Freelee the Banana Girl Drama: Everything to Know

Is Raw Till 4 a passing food fad or can it transform your eating habits?

The Vegan Diet Bloggers Who Think Periods Are ‘Not Natural’

Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News

These Vegan Bloggers Are Calling Heavy Periods "Toxic" — Here's Why That Lie Is So Dangerous

Dishing The Dirt on Raw Til 4

Why the ‘30 Bananas a Day Diet’ Is Monkey Business

I Was Raw-Till-4 for a Month and Here’s What Happened

Vegan YouTube star Freelee slammed for ‘roasting’ teen’s diet | news.com.au

Freelee's Diet | Raw Till 4 | Freelee Scams Her Audience?!? | Hypocrite?!?

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Jay Mazini rose to fame online by handing out cash and preaching generosity, but behind the scenes, he was running elaborate scams that defrauded his own followers out of millions. This week, we uncover how a viral influencer turned con artist, and how his crimes escalated all the way to kidnapping.

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AP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentenced

Justice.gov: Instagram Influencer Sentenced

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Influencer and Halal Capital founder charged with $8m fraud scheme against Muslim communityThe END of Jay Mazini

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Instagram influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ who swindled millions in crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims sentenced to 7 years in jail

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This is an excerpt of a 2025 episode of Red Room called The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism that is hosted over on Patreon. It discusses a 2025 tech-cult known as The Zizians, who are tied to multiple deaths. Their story is a wild mix of ideology, obsession, and deadly consequences.

Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/redroompod

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Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control?

Tech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield

Ex-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield

Be Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual Abuse

A Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2

The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and Advocacy

Spiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – Dazed

My Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education Institute

Massaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education Institute

Bentinho Massaro – Wikipedia

‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The Guardian

Inside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling Stone

The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'

Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case Analysis

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Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is the dark side of digital influence.

The Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime Documentary

Tony Russo's Dragged Into the Light

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Emer O'Loughlin was a 23-year-old artist with a bright future—until her life was robbed on Friday, April 8th, 2005. What was first treated as a tragic accident soon unraveled into a violent murder, and a suspect who vanished without a trace after faking his own suicide.

Facebook Page: Justice for Emer O'Loughlin

Garda Information: Murder of Emer O’Loughlin - 8/4/05 - Garda

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Can a distinctive tattoo help solve Emer O’Loughlin’s murder? – The Irish Times

Sister of murdered Emer O'Loughlin publishes last known image of chief suspect

Student's killer could have staged copycat fake suicide to escape arrest | Irish Independent

John Griffin: Ex-cold case detective says Emer O’Loughlin murder suspect is ‘out there to be got’ - SundayWorld.com

My sister was decapitated. The truth about her murder has to be made public’ – Emer O’Loughlin’s family tell how injuries only came to light 20 years after her death

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In 1978, 26-year-old Dutch woman Leidy Kaspersma vanished after stepping out of a car on a rural road near Kenmare, County Kerry. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, but some believe all road lead to one suspect.

'Someone knows what happened to our Leidy' - final appeal from family of missing woman | Irish Independent

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Without Trace, Irelands Missing by Barry Cummins

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