Murder at Ryans Run: exposing the cult of John Africa
Beth McNamaraA true crime investigation exposing the Philadelphia cult operating as the MOVE Organization. Told by survivors and insiders, Murder At Ryans Run reveals abuse, lies, and lost lives—plus exclusive tapes, FBI files, and real-time reporting of a daring cult escape. This is the story MOVE leaders don’t want you to hear.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | ||||
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July 2nd resonates with profound significance – marking both the launch of this podcast four years ago and the day Pixie Africa broke free from MOVE with her five children. That courageous exodus, described as "driving a tank through a concrete wall,... more
WARNING: disturbing language and content.
Behind the veneer of revolutionary rhetoric and claims of natural living lies a darker reality that few have ever glimpsed. For decades, MOVE has carefully cultivated an image of a loving, principled liberat... more
“I love y’all so much. Ain’t nothing I wouldn’t do for y’all.”
—John Africa (Vincent Leaphart), founder of MOVEThanks to a confidential source, we gained access to dozens of private MOVE letters sent to incarcerated followers. At first glance, some ... more
*warning: discussion of violence, threats, and the use of a racial slur that is explained but is censored.
What happens when a cult's carefully crafted narrative faces public scrutiny? The answer lies in this shocking exploration of MOVE's 2005... more
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I’ve been listening since episode 1 and love how meticulous your research is. I live in Philly yet didn’t know many things about MOVE. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5Php. 4:13
United States4 months ago - Great Investigating - fascinating podcast
I have been listening since the first episode and I’m so glad there is a new season. I knew a little about about MOVE, and was acquainted with several members and followers for a number of years, including seeing them at parties and having them come to my house on multiple occasions. All interactions were positive, and I had some good conversations. When this podcast came out in 2021 and multiple MOVE members started speaking out against the organization, my mind was blown - I have no idea abou... more
Apple Podcasts5SkyLaurUnited States6 months ago - Much better podcast
If you are looking for a podcast about the Move cult, this one is light years better than the propaganda other podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Jeffrey99United States10 months ago - Great Podcast!
I binged both seasons. Excellent research and storytelling. Lots of new information about the MOVE organization, which I assumed was non existent after 1983. I highly recommend for crime lovers and true story enthusiasts. This is a crazy story that has been told from many perspectives, but this is a fresh, well researched angle at the cult in its current form. It was great to get firsthand account from the former group members who escaped before it was too late! Kudos for their inspirational bra... more
Apple Podcasts5BCAL840United Statesa year ago - Unfortunately…
I’ve learned a lot about MOVE since I found the blog and first listened to the podcast, but this podcast has such little sense of nuance. They tend to very passively describe the atrocities that happened against MOVE in favor of a sympathetic portrayal of the racist and violent Philadelphia police department and (in)justice system. We can at once recognize that MOVE was in fact a cult—an abusive and sociopolitically backwards one at that—without undermining the systemic racism and anti-blackness... more
Apple Podcasts2Cris N. GarciaUnited States2 years ago
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A compelling true crime investigation reveals the intricate and disturbing narrative surrounding a Philadelphia cult known as the MOVE Organization. Through firsthand accounts from survivors and insiders, the content exposes systemic abuse, deception, and the tragic loss of lives tied to the cult. Notably, exclusive tapes, FBI files, and real-time reporting detail the escape of cult members, presenting a unique perspective on the often-misrepresented stories related to MOVE. The storytelling combines personal memories of brutality and manipulation with broader discussions on social justice, community response, and the impact of generational trauma in a bid to reclaim narratives long controlled by cult leaders and their sympathizers. This in... more
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