The Children of Thunder

SummaryThe podcast explores the chilling and tragic tale of the Children of Thunder, a cult that terrorized California in the late 1990s. The story begins with Glenn Heltzer, the cult's charismatic yet troubled leader, and his descent into extreme religious delusions. The cult's beliefs and principles are outlined, including the concept of blood atonement. The cult's activities took a deadly turn when they murdered several individuals, including Selena Bishop and her mother. The cult members were eventually arrested and received harsh sentences. The story serves as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked mental illness and charismatic leaders.

Keywords: Children of Thunder, cult, California, Glenn Heltzer, religious delusions, murder, blood atonement, mental illness, charismatic leaders, cults, true crime