Unlocked: 36 pt. 6: Jack Oliphant’s Cultic Milieu - Special Forces, the JFK Deal, the Hoffa Deal, Spooky Ordinations, and Cult, feat. Wendy Painting
Feb 3, 2023
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Author Wendy Painting delves into the spooky career of Jack Oliphant, discussing his ties to JFK and Hoffa, his religious affiliations, and his role as a cult leader. Wendy reveals never-discussed info, including Oliphant's shady past and strange activities
Jack Oliphant's involvement in historical events like the JFK and Hoffa incidents sheds light on his mysterious career.
From weird religious ties to spooky ordinations, Oliphant's diverse background contributes to his complex persona.
Despite legal troubles and conflicts in Arizona, Jack Oliphant remains dedicated to his vision of a Christian tourist attraction site.
Armed confrontations and shootouts highlight the tense atmosphere in Ocat, Arizona, where rival interests clashed over property claims.
Jack Oliphant's engagement in controversial activities like bank robberies and bomb plots unveils the dark side of his leadership and organization.
Deep dives
The History in Tampa and Move to Arizona
After attracting attention in the media, Jack Oliphant's group faced tax issues and legal troubles in Tampa, prompting a move to Arizona. In Arizona, they purchased a platinum mine with plans to transform it into a Christian tourist attraction site.
Cult's Experience in Ocat
In Ocat, Arizona, conflicts arose as the property had been double sold, leading to confrontations with other claimants. Armed and now carrying guns, Jack's group engaged in shootouts with the other owners of the property who were there for mining purposes.
The Holy Ghost Town
Despite the conflicts and armed confrontations, Jack envisioned the property in Ocat, Arizona, as the 'holy ghost town.' His plan to create a Christian identity tourist attraction faced challenges due to the competing ownership claims and legal battles.
Tensions and Shootouts
Tensions escalated in Ocat, with armed confrontations and shootouts occurring between Jack's group and the other claimants of the property, primarily there for mining interests. The clashes highlighted the volatile situation in the area.
Jack Olafant's Toughness and Religious Zeal
Jack Olafant displays unwavering toughness and religious dedication, exemplified by his refusal of pain medication after accidentally shooting off his own arm and opting for amputation without anesthesia. Despite doubts about his sincerity from some close to him, he conducts himself as a tough and dedicated religious figure, setting up communities and training camps.
Controversial Activities in Various Locations
Moving from Octave, Arizona to Wickenburg, Jack Olafant engaged in controversial activities, such as setting up a training camp in the desert reminiscent of a cult, where reports emerged associating him with information about Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. His subsequent move to Kingman, Arizona saw him leading the Arizona Patriots and preparing for a potential guerrilla war, involving paramilitary training and extreme measures.
Questionable Ventures and Troubling Plans
Jack Olafant delves into dark and alarming ventures, including plans to bomb a Jewish synagogue and an IRS building, while conducting robberies and gun trafficking. He becomes entangled in questionable activities like bank robberies and mercenary schemes, all while surrounded by undercover agents and informants infiltrating his organization.
The Arizona Patriots' Failed Robbery Plan
The Arizona Patriots, led by Jack, attempted to rob an armored car transporting money from Vegas casinos. Their initial plans involved using exploding arrows and a homemade mortar device, but they realized it would destroy the money. Subsequent plans included staging a car accident, using gas to incapacitate guards, and burying the truck with the guards in the desert. However, setbacks such as a bomb maker's injury led to the rescheduling of the robbery.
Escaping Jack Aliphon's Ranch
A former member describes eerie experiences at Jack Aliphon's ranch, where they encountered unsettling behavior. Johnny, referred to as the 'Mexican slave,' displayed eagerness to please Jack despite dehumanizing treatment. Jack's obsession with the Hoover Dam, bomb-making tapes, and harsh disciplinary methods created a fearful atmosphere. Escaping the ranch became necessary after Jack's alarming behavior and alleged murders of individuals like Johnny and a chemist named Elfie, illustrating the dark and dangerous environment at the ranch.
The sixth episode in conversation with Wendy Painting, author of Aberration in the Heartland of the Real: The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh. In this episode, we discuss McVeigh's relationship with Jack Oliphant, which leads us to discuss Jack Oliphant's spooky career. This includes Oliphant's involvement in the whole JFK thing, Oliphant's involvement in the whole Hoffa thing, Oliphant's weird religious ties and spooky ordinations, and Oliphant's career as a cult leader. This episode also includes information Wendy has never discussed publicly. Wild stuff.
