Behind the Bastards Part One: The Nazi Pedophile Cult Leader who Murdered Santa (With Paul F. Tompkins)
Oct 26, 2021
Paul F. Tompkins, a talented actor and comedian, joins to unveil the dark legacy of cult leader Paul Schäfer, a post-WWII Nazi who created a manipulative community in Chile. They explore the terrifying allure of cults, dissecting the psychological manipulation and charm of leaders, paralleling Schäfer with historical figures like Hitler. The discussion also dives into the exploitation of orphans and the harrowing escape stories from Colonia Dignidad, blending dark humor with the grim realities of abuse and control.
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Weissfeiler's Disappearance
- Boris Weissfeiler, an American mathematics professor, disappeared in Chile in 1985.
- He was tortured and executed by German nationals living in a nearby cult compound.
Schäfer's Early Life
- Paul Schäfer's birthplace is uncertain, with several possibilities near the Dutch-German border.
- As a preteen, he gouged out his own eye with a fork while attempting to untie his shoelaces.
Post-War Schäfer
- After WWII, Schäfer became a Lutheran pastor and youth leader.
- Rumors of mistreatment led to his dismissal, after which he claimed a divine mission to found a community of true Christians.