The Confessionals

RELOADED | 317: Satanic Panic and MK Ultra

Jul 21, 2025
In this gripping conversation, Matt, a member of the Quinney family, shares their harrowing experience during the satanic panic when his father was wrongfully accused of being a cult leader. He reveals the emotional turmoil faced by his family and discusses his mother's mental illness, which intensified the situation. The talk uncovers potential MK Ultra connections, leaving listeners questioning the darker origins behind their tragedy. Matt’s quest for truth and justice makes for a compelling narrative that resonates on many levels.
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ANECDOTE

Matt Reconnects With His Father

  • Matt reached out to his father years after believing the satanic abuse accusations and found a different truth.
  • Meeting his father changed their perspective, undoing years of false belief about the satanic cult story.
INSIGHT

Mental Illness Ignored in Trial

  • The legal system ignored critical context of mental illness in witness testimony during the satanic panic.
  • This oversight contributed to wrongful accusations and convictions based on unreliable evidence.
ANECDOTE

Child Drugged in Puppet Show

  • Matt was drugged as a child by a supposed spiritual healer during a puppet show.
  • The experience involved distorted visions and memory loss, hinting at covert programming or abuse.
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