In Fresno, California, in 2004, the world was shaken by one of the most horrific cases in American history. Marcus Wesson, a father known as the Vampire King of Fresno, was not only a predator, but also the leader of a cult that controlled his family under the guise of religion. This case marked a dark tragedy: nine children and teenagers, including his own two daughters, were found dead in the back room of their home. Even more shocking, some of the surviving children still defended their father, despite the brutal facts that had come to light.In this episode, you will learn how a violent childhood shaped Marcus Wesson, how he established a “cult family” with heretical doctrines, and how it all ended in a mass murder tragedy. You will also understand why this case is considered one of the worst combinations of incest, sectarian control, and mass murder in modern history.
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In Fresno, California, in 2004, the world was shaken by one of the most horrific cases in American history. Marcus Wesson, a father known as the Vampire King of Fresno, was not only a predator, but also the leader of a cult that controlled his family under the guise of religion. This case marked a dark tragedy: nine children and teenagers, including his own two daughters, were found dead in the back room of their home. Even more shocking, some of the surviving children still defended their fathe...