While NXIVM and other cults have recently made headlines — they were accused or found guilty of abuse, extortion and manipulation of its followers — none of them sought to kill their members or outsiders.
However, that’s not always the case as has shown. Returning for a second season, the Oxygen true crime series will recount the horrific homicides that happened when followers were swayed to commit murder.
And ET has the first look at what’s to come. More specifically, this season will explore how various cults intended to do harm instead of help.
In the season premiere, “Spiritual Warriors,” authorities have to determine whether the deaths of three followers were accidental or the result of being pressured by their self-help guru.
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