
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a true crime and conspiracy theories podcast about the people who take belief too far and the deadly consequences that follow. Hosted by Vanessa Richardson, two weekly episodes unpack real stories of murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and twisted conspiracies. From Jonestown and Heaven’s Gate to CIA mind control experiments, presidenti... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson investigates Operation Gladio, a secret Cold War program that saw the U.S. and its allies establish covert “stay-behind” armies across Western Europe to resist a potential So... more
Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And the small details that often get overlooked, until it’s too late.
Sarah is an advocate for missing a... more
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, host Vanessa Richardson examines the chilling bioterrorism attack that terrorized the United States in the weeks following September 11, 2001. As letters laced with deadly anthrax spores moved ... more
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson, joined by The Final Hours hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, unpack the rise and collapse of the Rajneesh Movement, a New Age cult that transformed a remote stretch of... more
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I’m an ex cult member and I thank you for sharing these stories.
I’m a subscriber and think the concept of this podcast is a really great one. But I was disappointed to tune in to hear, conversation about weddings and babies.
Wish it were a little more organized and scripted. Sometimes just sounds like rambling conversation. A little fine-tuning will make this a very good podcast.
I love listening to the show and thank you Vanessa for investing time to keep us entertained! I'd love to see an episode on the brigitte macron conspiracies and/or the Charlie Kirk conspiracies. Again thanks for the podcast and keep these amazing episodes coming<3
Amazing podcast, love the double release each week! However, when it comes to the conspiracy theories you have to sound like you believe it, comes across better. Keep up the good work!
Can you do a review on the Manson Family next please?
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This podcast investigates the chilling intersections of true crime and conspiracy theories, focusing on individuals and groups whose beliefs lead to dire outcomes. Episodes cover a range of topics, including notorious cults like the Manson Family and Heaven's Gate, as well as infamous crimes and historical conspiracies, such as assassination attempts and mind control experiments. With a keen eye on the psychological aspects of manipulation and mass belief, the content engages listeners through meticulously detailed narratives that highlight both the dark sides of human ideology and the absurdities of certain conspiratorial claims. The podcast stands out for its thorough research and the engaging storytelling of its host, who brings a captiv... more
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