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Sayers's Family Estrangement
- Melissa Tolbert, Barbara Sayers's sister, hasn't spoken to her in 40 years.
- Barbara joined a religious group led by Joseph Kerwin, cutting off contact with her family.
Kerwin's Cult and the Siege
- Joseph Kerwin, leader of the Soldiers of Ipquaya, is linked to Barbara Sayers and Charles Dexter Ward.
- The FBI and ATF raided Kerwin's group, and Kerwin died during the siege.
The Siege and the Tunnels
- Ezra Whedon, a retired detective, was present at the siege of Kerwin's house.
- Most cult members, likely including Barbara Sayers, escaped through tunnels.