UNITED STATES · 2026

People Magazine Investigates: The Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult

cult indoctrination exploitation of labor religious extremism loss of autonomy investigative journalism
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Gene Spriggs forms the Twelve Tribes in Tennessee with teens and disenchanted hippies; the group later gains a cult reputation and faces accusations of child abuse, forced labor, and strict devotion to what members say is God's will.

Year2026
CountryUnited States
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