The Farm Podcast Mach II Oculists, Blood Farmers & Son of Sam w/ Jonathan Mitchell & Recluse
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Dec 23, 2024 Join Jonathan Mitchell, a writer and former musician from Florence, Alabama, as he delves into the eerie world of the Son of Sam case. He discusses Maury Terry's theories on a Yonkers cult and its potential influence on infamous crimes, including chilling revelations about dark practices. The conversation dives into the mysterious connections between oculists, Freemasonry, and cult activity, unveiling unsettling ties to 1970s criminal behavior. Mitchell also draws parallels between real horrors and cinematic interpretations, leaving listeners both intrigued and unsettled.
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Son of Sam Cult Theory
- Maury Terry theorized that David Berkowitz was part of a larger cult in Yonkers responsible for the Son of Sam crimes.
- Berkowitz did not act alone; some shootings were coordinated hits tied to this cult.
Oculists and Cult Link
- The Oculists were a covert offshoot of Freemasonry focused on healing, mostly doctors and surgeons.
- Dr. Harry Harnish, a Yonkers optometrist, covertly connected to the Oculists and cult practices.
Doctors and Abortion Rings
- Harry Harnish was involved in an abortion case in Yonkers in the early 1930s.
- This parallels similar involvement of doctors in criminal abortion rings tied to cults and law enforcement complicity.
