Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood
Episode 11, Apr 04, 07:00 AM
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Title: Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood
Episode Description:
In this jaw-dropping episode of Heinous Beliefs, we crack open the dark legacy of Ervil LeBaron — the so-called prophet who turned religious doctrine into a death sentence. Known as “The Mormon Manson,” Ervil led a violent fundamentalist cult that weaponized blood atonement and sent his followers on a killing spree that spanned decades — even beyond his death.
He didn’t just preach hellfire, he unleashed it — targeting his own family, rival sects, and anyone who dared to question his authority. From a dusty outpost in Mexico to a jail cell in Utah, Ervil’s grip on his followers ran deep. This ain’t just a cult story — this is a generational horror story wrapped in prophecy, manipulation, and murder.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of cult abuse, religious violence, child exploitation, and multiple homicides. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Title: Ervil LeBaron: The Prophet of Blood
Episode Description:
In this jaw-dropping episode of Heinous Beliefs, we crack open the dark legacy of Ervil LeBaron — the so-called prophet who turned religious doctrine into a death sentence. Known as “The Mormon Manson,” Ervil led a violent fundamentalist cult that weaponized blood atonement and sent his followers on a killing spree that spanned decades — even beyond his death.
He didn’t just preach hellfire, he unleashed it — targeting his own family, rival sects, and anyone who dared to question his authority. From a dusty outpost in Mexico to a jail cell in Utah, Ervil’s grip on his followers ran deep. This ain’t just a cult story — this is a generational horror story wrapped in prophecy, manipulation, and murder.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of cult abuse, religious violence, child exploitation, and multiple homicides. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- 📖 The roots of the LeBaron family’s break from mainstream Mormonism
- 🧠Ervil’s psychological descent into control, obsession, and paranoia
- 🩸 How he twisted the doctrine of blood atonement to justify murder
- 📓 His infamous hit list — even written into a scripture he authored in prison
- 🔪 The murders of Joel LeBaron, Rulon Allred, and the chilling 4 o’clock killings
- đź’” Survivor stories from children raised under his regime
- đźš” The FBI hunt, his prison writings, and the cult killings that continued long after his death
- 🔍 How belief can become a weapon — and a family’s legacy can become a death sentence
🔥 Notable Quotes:
“If you didn’t laugh at one of his jokes, your name might end up in that book.”
 — Former follower on Ervil’s paranoia and spiritual hit list
“He didn’t want a church — he wanted a damn dynasty.”
 — Host, Heinous Beliefs
Sources & Further Reading:
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FBI Records: Ervil LeBaron FOIA Files
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Books:
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Prophet of Blood by Ben Bradlee Jr. & Dale Van Atta
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Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
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Prophet of Blood by Ben Bradlee Jr. & Dale Van Atta
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Investigative Articles:
🎧 Let’s Talk About It:
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Hit me up on IG @HeinousBeliefs — and don’t forget to share the episode with someone who loves unraveling cult cases as much as we do.