Secrets of Polygamy

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2024

Delve into the worlds of extreme polygamist groups and explores how the power held by Prophet Warren Jeffs, who is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes committed as Prophet, and other high-profile polygamists such as Sam Bateman, have shaped communities where claims of abuse, incest and fraud have become common.

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10 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. The New Prophet (1)

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While FLDS leader Warren Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison in 2011 for sexual crimes against minors, his absence has created a power vacuum that several new prophets have stepped in to try and fill.

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2. The New Prophet (2)

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Despite serving a life sentence in prison, Warren Jeffs continues to influence the lives of his followers, issuing edicts that have linked to allegations of missing children within the FLDS.

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3. Bleeding the Beast (1)

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Investigator Matt Browning attempts to shine a light on the realities of life within polygamist societies through in-depth interviews with former members and exclusive photos and audio.

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4. Bleeding the Beast Part 2

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The Order, a fundamentalist Mormon sect based in Utah has allegedly been tipped off prior to the exercise of search warrants seeking information related to allegations of incest and fraud.

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5. Holy Bloodline

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In the Order, leadership preaches the belief in a Holy Bloodline, linking their members directly to Jesus Christ; Matt meets with three former members with firsthand knowledge of the tactics used by the Order to maintain their idea of "purity."

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6. Abuse of Power

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Leaders in the polygamous sect known as the Order have incredible power over their members; Lu Ann Kingston, founder of Hope After Polygamy, meets with two other brave survivors.

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7. Indoctrination

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Children in the Order are born into a society of strict obedience in which freedom of expression is discouraged, giving them little hope for a well-adjusted life.

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8. Secret Militia

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What makes the AUB very different from other fundamentalist Mormon groups are rumors that they have also formed a dangerous militia known as the Priesthood Protection Team; Investigator Matt Browning determines if the group poses a real threat.

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9. The Lost Boys

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A lot of attention has been focused on the abuse of women in polygamous sects but little is known about the stories of the young men who are often exploited for labor, given limited education and kicked out of their communities.

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10. Child Brides

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Even though Warren Jeffs will spend the rest of his life in prison, young girls within the FLDS are still at risk of becoming child brides; in his ongoing quest to protect the children, Matt Browning hears three powerful stories.

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