5: Ben Shenton & The Family
Dave speaks with Ben Shenton about his upbringing in Australia's most notorious cult, The Family, founded by Anne Hamilton-Byrne, who claimed to be a Christ figure. Ben reflects on the influences that shaped Anne and her cult, as well as his experiences both in and after the cult. Ben's world was turned upside down at…
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