Behind the Bastards Part Two: Kent Hovind: Fake Dinosaur Scholar and Accidental Child Killer
May 30, 2024
Controversial figure Kent Hovind's legal troubles, tax evasion, and unconventional views on dinosaurs are discussed. The podcast explores his involvement with a pedophile, a tragic child death, and his creationism beliefs. Kent Hovind's questionable practices and controversies involving child safety at Dinosaur Adventure Land are also highlighted.
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Tax Claims Rooted In Misreading Marx
- Kent Hovind framed federal income tax as a form of communism tied to evolution and Marxist planks.
- Hosts note this misreads Marx and reflect that taxes are a legitimate tool to reduce inequality, not a communist plot.
Long Delay Before Legal Consequences
- Hovind avoided taxes for years using minister claims and cash structuring until the IRS charged him with dozens of crimes in 2006.
- He was convicted, served about nine years, and continued legal battles after prison.
140 Acres Became New Dinosaur Park
- After release, Hovind received a 140-acre donation and opened a second Dinosaur Adventure Land in Alabama.
- He used volunteer labor and informal community living to expand the park and operations.