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Part One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)

Behind the Bastards

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Charisma and Cults: The Dark Allure

This chapter explores the unsettling tale of a Nazi who forms a cult-like community after being ousted from his church for abuse, revealing the chilling parallels between his charm and that of Hitler. The discussion dissects the psychological appeal of cult leaders, the vulnerabilities of their followers, and how societal desperation can lead to manipulation.

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