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Sinners are often people who believe they deserve every little thing they desire, and hurting others along the way…well that’s just road kill. On a small scale it’s scary, but on the scale these people have done it it’s down right evil. Preachers, church, your faith are your most trusted source of comfort…but what happens when that world is shattered… Season 1 of Seven Deadly Sinners took on the world of Televangelists and cultish child sexual predator, Warren Jeffs. Seasons 2 and 3 of Seven Deadly Sinners, we’re traveling to the depths of hell, expanding our realm and covering Preachers, Cult Leaders and Religious Organizations linked to horrific crimes...and some of these cases involve leaders who kidnap, rape and murder the ones who trust them the most. What if, after leading you in prayer, he lures to the bedroom. What it the same preacher who captures your heart, kidnaps your child. What if, the priest serving you communion used those same hands to dispose of a corpse. These Preachers committed heinous crimes - right under …your…. nose.. - with a bible next to their bed - and a cross around their neck. Rachael O’Brien is the host of Seven Deadly Sinners, and she guides you on this hellish journey of deception all under the guise of Faith. Subscribe and listen on @applepodcasts Now Let’s close our eyes, bow our heads and buckle up.

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BREAKING LISK UPDATE - REX HEUERMANN PLEADS GUILTY

2026/04/13

The case that haunted Long Island for over a decade has taken a chilling turn. After years of dead ends, speculation, and fear, the man accused of being the Long Island Serial Killer—Rex Heuermann—has now pleaded guilty, bringing a grim sense of closure to one of America’s most disturbing unsolved cases. In this update episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we revisit the Gilgo Beach murders and unpack what this plea really means. Who were the victims behind the headlines? What led investigators to Heuermann after so many years? And perhaps most haunting of all—why did it take so long? With new details emerging from the courtroom, we examine the evidence, the timeline, and the lingering questions that refuse to stay buried. Justice may finally be within reach—but for the families, the scars of this case will never fully heal. This is the conclusion we’ve been waiting for… but it’s far from the end of the story.

Comrade Bala & The AI "JACKIE" Slavery Machine Part 2

2026/03/27

In Part 2 of Seven Deadly Sinners, we follow Aravindan Balakrishnan, once known to his followers as “Comrade Bala,” as decades of control finally begin to unravel. After years of secrecy inside a South London commune, the walls begin to close in. Survivors step forward, authorities take notice, and the carefully constructed mythology— complete with fear tactics like “Jackie”— starts to crumble under scrutiny. What was once dismissed as radical politics is exposed for what it truly was: sustained psychological abuse, coercion, and modern-day slavery. This episode traces the investigation, the bravery of those who escaped, and the courtroom reckoning that followed. As the truth comes to light, we examine how the authorities built their case—and how a man who claimed absolute power was ultimately stripped of it. From arrest to conviction, Part 2 reveals the long-overdue collapse of a decades-long nightmare—and the fight for justice that brought it to an end.

Comrade Bala & The Lambeth Slavery Cult

2026/02/24

In this disturbing episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we unravel the psychological grip behind the Lambeth Slavery Case and the cult built by Aravindan Balakrishnan, known to his followers as "Comrade Bala" Operating from a Maoist commune in Lambeth, England - Balakrishnan fashioned himself as a revolutionary visionary. But behind the rhetoric of class struggle and liberation lay decades of coercion, isolation, and absolute control over vulnerable women who believed he held the key to their survival. At the center of his manipulation was a bizarre invention he called “Jackie” — a supposed high-tech monitoring system he claimed could track thoughts, movements, and even disloyalty. In reality, Jackie wasn’t a machine at all, but a psychological weapon. By convincing his followers that he possessed near-omnipotent surveillance powers, Balakrishnan reinforced paranoia, obedience, and fear, turning imagination into shackles. How does a man weaponize belief itself? How can captivity last nearly 30 years in plain sight? This episode explores the dangerous alchemy of ideology, narcissism, and manufactured omniscience — and how one man’s delusion became a prison without bars.

Wrath - The Killdozer

2026/02/10

Have you heard of the Killdozer? A Komatsu Bulldozer outfitted with 12 inches of reinforced concrete that it's creator, Marvin Heemeryer dubbed his Komatsu Tank.. Why would Marv need a tank in the little town of Granby, Colorado? Find out on this episode of Seven Deadly Sinners

Wrath - The Dead Man’s Switch

2026/01/24

In 1977, inside a quiet mortgage office in Indianapolis, Tony Kiritsis strapped a shotgun to his mortgage broker's neck, rigged it to a dead-man’s switch, and turned a personal grievance into one of the most disturbing standoffs in American history. For hours, police, negotiators, and a stunned public watched as Kiritsis dared anyone to make the wrong move. This week on Seven Deadly Sinners, we dissect the anatomy of obsession, grievance, and pride — how a financial dispute metastasized into a public spectacle fueled by paranoia and control. When a bank takes advantage of a customer, they never expect to end up on the other end of the barrel. From the psychological unraveling to the media circus that amplified every second, this episode explores wrath at its most theatrical—and most tragic.

The Great Pueblo Flood

2026/01/15

One of the worst floods in Colorado history, struck on June 3–5, 1921. Between 150 and 250 people died in the deluge along the Arkansas River. The flood caused more than $25 million in damage, leading to the entire town being reshaped forever in its wake.

The Soldier Who Would Not Surrender — Hiroo Onoda’s 30-Year War Part 3

2025/12/15

On this chilling episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we plunge into one of the most astonishing tales of obedience, delusion, and the deadly consequences of unshakable belief. Hiroo Onoda, an elite Japanese intelligence officer trained to never surrender, vanished into the jungles of Lubang Island during World War II… and kept fighting for three more decades after the war had ended. As the world rebuilt, Onoda waged a private war in the shadows — stealing food, attacking villagers, and evading countless rescue attempts. Was he a loyal soldier? A brainwashed zealot? Or something far darker? We peel back the layers of an extraordinary human tragedy shaped by pride, violence, and a nation unwilling to face defeat. Join us as we explore the psychological grip of military indoctrination, the lives lost in Onoda’s long refusal to accept reality, and the bizarre, heartbreaking moment his former commander had to travel into the jungle to tell him — finally — to stand down. This is the story of devotion pushed to deadly extremes. And it may just be one of the most haunting stories of pride we’ve ever covered.

The Soldier Who Would Not Surrender — Hiroo Onoda’s 30-Year War Part 2

2025/12/12

On this chilling episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we plunge into one of the most astonishing tales of obedience, delusion, and the deadly consequences of unshakable belief. Hiroo Onoda, an elite Japanese intelligence officer trained to never surrender, vanished into the jungles of Lubang Island during World War II… and kept fighting for three more decades after the war had ended.As the world rebuilt, Onoda waged a private war in the shadows — stealing food, attacking villagers, and evading countless rescue attempts. Was he a loyal soldier? A brainwashed zealot? Or something far darker? We peel back the layers of an extraordinary human tragedy shaped by pride, violence, and a nation unwilling to face defeat.Join us as we explore the psychological grip of military indoctrination, the lives lost in Onoda’s long refusal to accept reality, and the bizarre, heartbreaking moment his former commander had to travel into the jungle to tell him — finally — to stand down.This is the story of devotion pushed to deadly extremes. And it may just be one of the most haunting stories of pride we’ve ever covered.

The Soldier Who Would Not Surrender — Hiroo Onoda’s 30-Year War

2025/11/24

On this chilling episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we plunge into one of the most astonishing tales of obedience, delusion, and the deadly consequences of unshakable belief. Hiroo Onoda, an elite Japanese intelligence officer trained to never surrender, vanished into the jungles of Lubang Island during World War II… and kept fighting for three more decades after the war had ended.As the world rebuilt, Onoda waged a private war in the shadows — stealing food, attacking villagers, and evading countless rescue attempts. Was he a loyal soldier? A brainwashed zealot? Or something far darker? We peel back the layers of an extraordinary human tragedy shaped by pride, violence, and a nation unwilling to face defeat.Join us as we explore the psychological grip of military indoctrination, the lives lost in Onoda’s long refusal to accept reality, and the bizarre, heartbreaking moment his former commander had to travel into the jungle to tell him — finally — to stand down.This is the story of devotion pushed to deadly extremes. And it may just be one of the most haunting “sins” we’ve ever covered.

Moonshadows - The Tascam

2025/11/21

The Ranch Hand is presented with a Tascam recorder found on one of the missing girls from Moonshadows and after carefully investigating each recording found on the device - decides to bring it to air. This is another exclusive preview of the new scripted paranormal anthology podcast series known as Moonshadows produced by Rachael & Greg - for more episodes check out the Deadly patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DeadlyPodcast

The Untold True Story of Bristlewolf with Special Guest Nathan Morley

2025/11/06

Most people go to the Black Rock Desert to party under neon skies.Nathan Morley went there to dig up a murder.Long before Burning Man, this same stretch of Nevada wasteland was home to something darker - a drifter named Ronald John Gress, known only by his nickname: Bristlewolf.He built a life in the middle of nowherea hole in the ground, a shovel, and silence.And when the peace broke, three people ended up dead.Their bodies lay in the desert for ten days before anyone found them.For seven years, Nathan chased this story.He walked the same cracked earth, lived inside his dugout, pored over six thousand court files, police reports, and forgotten letters. He interviewed forty-two people, survivors, witnesses, lawmen, even the families of the dead.What he uncovered isn’t legend.It’s real.Bristlewolf isn’t fiction.It’s a true story about pride, madness, and the way the desert remembers what men try to bury.

Chavez Ravine

2025/10/28

In this episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we dig into the dark history buried beneath Dodger Stadium — Chavez Ravine. Before the cheers and bright lights, it was a thriving Mexican-American community. Then came the promises of progress, eminent domain, and bulldozers. What followed was betrayal, broken families, and one of Los Angeles’ most haunting sins: a story where the American Dream was stolen in the name of it.

Trinidad - The Wickedest Town in the West

2025/10/21

Rachael takes us back in time to the 1850s in southern Colorado as The Coal Queen of Colorado, TRINIDAD is taking off.

Moonshadow Ranch Preview

2025/10/17

This week we are giving a sneak peak exclusive preview of a fictional radio broadcast from a shipping container radio tower on a ranch in a parallel dimension known as Moonshadow Ranch. This series is an original audio anthology featuring short stories, paranormal vignettes and independent artists performing a number of magic tricks that can be captured with microphones. It's background noise. It's prime time audio vision. There are a lot of Easter eggs. Give it a spin, we think you'll like it. Go to www.patreon.com/deadlypodcast to hear future episodes of Moonshadows.

The Infamous Baseball Brawl of 1984

2025/10/07

In one of the wildest afternoons in Major League Baseball history, the summer heat of 1984 boiled over into pure chaos. What started as a few inside pitches between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres erupted into an all-out war.By the seventh inning stretch 17 players and managers had been ejected and multiple fans had been arrested. In this episode Seven Deadly Sinners steps up to the plate for one of MLB’s wildest, weirdest, and most sinful showdowns.

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2vland 2026/01/18

A Great “I’ll give it a try”

Now I’ve been binging for two days. And I’ll be listening to their other podcasts.

★★★★★

1999CARS 2025/06/22

2Pac story

Great coverage! Hi Greg! Keep up the good work. And one day I’ll write you and tell you my listener stories. 💜

★★★☆☆

gonefishcaking 2026/01/15

Like the concept in the beginning

Now it’s just another podcast. It’s fine but lost. Liked it better when it was Rachel with no extra about life

★★★★☆

benpost5 2025/12/30

Pride-The Twelve Tribes

Just caught your episode from a few years ago about the cult in Manitou Springs. As someone who was born in the TT, and actually lived in, and left fr...

★☆☆☆☆

dre_418 2025/08/22

Used to be a good listen

I can’t listen anymore due to the stupid tangents and it doesn’t help when you bring in a guests. The content is lost. I think you need to do somethin...

★★★☆☆

BKDebbRN 2025/07/29

1000 FRENCHMAN CAN NOT BE WRONG….

This is my initial introduction to the podcast. Being an “experienced” true crime aficionado. I see this podcast is “a diamond in the ruff”: Rachel is...

★☆☆☆☆

Chanyart 2025/07/22

Disappointing

I used to love this podcast when it was new and Rachel was focused. But now I am so frustrated by all the tangents and stupid personal stories that it...

★★☆☆☆

Cattruck1988 2025/07/06

Alaska was disappointing

This could have been a really captivating episode but it felt too thrown together and chatty. Clean it up

★★★☆☆

SLitteken 2025/07/02

Please,Tell the story already !

So much inter-personal talking and off topic story telling.

★☆☆☆☆

johnbon218 2025/04/20

Do it alone.

I thought I was the only one who likes the podcast better when you do it alone. I just read some reviews of people who feel the same as I do. I have s...

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