River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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The Welfare Check | Lisa and Joel Guy Sr
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In this episode of "Unspeakable," Kelly recounts the story of a welfare check that turned into a nightmare. Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. vanished under mysterious circumstances, sparking concerns due to their son Joel Jr.'s strange behavior. Police discovered a chilling scene in the family home - from an overpowering chemical odor to gruesome evidence of violence, including severed body parts in containers. The investigation into this horrific crime delves into the motives and suspects behind the heinous murders, as the community grapples with the unsettling reality of such evil acts. Tune in for the next episode as the pieces of this chilling puzzle slowly come together.
Timestamps:
0:02:51 Unexpected Visitor
0:05:23 A Family's Dream
0:14:59 Unemployed at 28
0:18:03 Concerning Absences
0:21:50 Mysterious Signs
0:27:46 Searching for Answers
0:33:15 Chilling Discovery
0:39:16 Unthinkable Outcome
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Timestamps:
0:02:51 Unexpected Visitor
0:05:23 A Family's Dream
0:14:59 Unemployed at 28
0:18:03 Concerning Absences
0:21:50 Mysterious Signs
0:27:46 Searching for Answers
0:33:15 Chilling Discovery
0:39:16 Unthinkable Outcome
88 episodes
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Manage episode 404903021 series 3479297
Content provided by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jim Chapman and Kelly Jennings or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this episode of "Unspeakable," Kelly recounts the story of a welfare check that turned into a nightmare. Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. vanished under mysterious circumstances, sparking concerns due to their son Joel Jr.'s strange behavior. Police discovered a chilling scene in the family home - from an overpowering chemical odor to gruesome evidence of violence, including severed body parts in containers. The investigation into this horrific crime delves into the motives and suspects behind the heinous murders, as the community grapples with the unsettling reality of such evil acts. Tune in for the next episode as the pieces of this chilling puzzle slowly come together.
Timestamps:
0:02:51 Unexpected Visitor
0:05:23 A Family's Dream
0:14:59 Unemployed at 28
0:18:03 Concerning Absences
0:21:50 Mysterious Signs
0:27:46 Searching for Answers
0:33:15 Chilling Discovery
0:39:16 Unthinkable Outcome
…
continue reading
Timestamps:
0:02:51 Unexpected Visitor
0:05:23 A Family's Dream
0:14:59 Unemployed at 28
0:18:03 Concerning Absences
0:21:50 Mysterious Signs
0:27:46 Searching for Answers
0:33:15 Chilling Discovery
0:39:16 Unthinkable Outcome
88 episodes
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