What first seemed like a safe, empowering space became something far more troubling for many who entered it.
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What began as an online movement built around empowerment and community attracted followers across the country.
Now, People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult examines how supporters, former followers, and families say something promising evolved into something far more troubling.
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A survivor of John Wayne Gacy recalls the moment he was finally released.
What stayed with him wasn’t just the attack. It was the threat that followed.
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What started as an online disagreement quickly spiraled into something much bigger. After a major falling out, Randy Stair posted a video online, drawing even more people into the conflict.
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Long before he knew the name John Wayne Gacy, he may have already crossed paths with him.
It’s a possibility that still troubles him decades later.
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Linda Sobek’s disappearance leaves friends searching for answers. Detectives soon begin looking at the men she had dated, including several who friends describe as controlling and possessive.
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It started as a body-positive movement built on sisterhood and belonging.
Then, as Pearadise grew into a viral sensation, some former members began raising troubling allegations about what was happening behind closed doors. Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise examines the community from the perspectives of the women who lived it.
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For days, Jackie Johns’ family and friends held onto hope. Then a phone call about a body found in Lake Springfield changed everything.
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The stories behind these crimes are rarely as simple as they seem. Hosted by Holly Madison, Lethally Blonde explores the twists, motives, and hidden truths that turned lives of beauty, success, and ambition into tragedy.
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Detectives thought DNA would finally confirm whether Chuck Day killed his wife. Instead, the results pointed to a man no one had ever considered.
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She was only 15 when she was kidnapped, bound, and left for dead…but her story didn’t end there. She survived and lived to tell the unthinkable.
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Matima was a perfectionist. Every video mattered, every move mattered, and his dedication helped turn him into one of TikTok’s rising stars.
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Austin’s mother was devastated when detectives confirmed the victim in the news was her son. Then she shared a detail investigators would never forget: someone had left a bullet with Austin’s name on it.
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Matima and Quinton Dorsey were building something bigger than social media fame. Together, they were growing brands, gaining followers, and creating opportunities they hoped would change their lives forever.
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An evening with friends watching Gotham takes a dangerous turn when Snowthesaltqueen brings out a gun that looks like the one on screen.
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A court filing introduces a new witness account.
For some former members, the statement becomes a pivotal moment in their efforts to speak out about their experiences with Pearadise.
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A 911 call about a suspicious suitcase leads detectives to a gruesome discovery on a Seattle beach. As officers search the area, they discover additional bags nearby and quickly realize they’re dealing with something far more disturbing than anyone imagined.
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What started as a social media post quickly turned into something bigger. A Facebook group dedicated to exposing Ashley led one woman to believe she wasn’t alone.
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Matima’s dance moves and Quinton’s fashion game are taking social media by storm. What they don’t see is the jealous eye tracking their every move.
Watch “Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders” Mondays on ID and stream on @HBOMax.