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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Young Idaho teens 'taken' from home as part of terrifying PROPHECY, stricken mother claims
Two Idaho teenagers have vanished under chilling circumstances that their mother believes are linked to a radical end-times prophecy issued by imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs. Allen Larand Fisher, 13, and Rachelle 'Shelly' Leray Fischer, 15, disappeared from their Monteview, Idaho home on Sunday, June 22, wearing the traditional clothing of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their devastated mother, Elizabeth Roundy, 51, fears they were taken by older siblings or loyal church members as part of a disturbing religious directive allegedly calling for the children to become 'translated beings' - through death and resurrection. 'Somebody stopped by and took them,' Roundy told ABC4. 'They [were] willing to go because they think that it's their salvation.' Roundy, a former member of the FLDS church, left the sect over five years ago but says her children remained deeply entangled in the group's belief system. She believes the two teens were lured or taken by their missing 18-year-old sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, who vanished on January 1, 2023 and has never been found. Roundy alleges the church told her how to runaway. 'I am positive that FLDS are hiding Elintra,' Roundy said in 2023. 'It's just so erratic what they're being told to do. You never know what they're going to be told to do,' Roundy said, expressing growing terror over what might happen next. Cult leader Warren Jeffs continues to influence followers of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) from behind bars. The mother believes the alleged abduction stems from a 2022 revelation by Jeffs, the FLDS 'prophet' who is serving a life sentence for child sexual assault, that instructed followers to gather their kids to prepare them for spiritual transformation. The so-called prophecy, reportedly circulated among FLDS families, warns that followers must 'prepare themselves and their children to either be translated or Celestial[y] resurrected.' According to Holding Out HELP, a Utah-based nonprofit aiding those fleeing polygamy, it is no metaphor. 'The last few years a new revelation came out,' said Tonia Tewell, the group's Executive Director explained to News 8. 'It encourages them to gather their followers, and they get to become translated beings, but they must die first, and then they'll be risen like Jesus Christ in two to three days and made pure. 'It's a five-year revelation. We're three years into it. And so I think she [Roundy] is worried that her kid's life may be taken at the end of the day.' Roundy's history with the FLDS church appears to be tainted by trauma. She says that in 2014 following a miscarriage FLDS leaders separated her from her children as part of her 'repentance.' Authorities say the missing teens are possibly en route to Mendon, Utah, near Trenton She was away for more than five years, eventually returning to regain custody only to discover disturbing stories about her children's care and psychological conditioning. 'I was worried sick about my children the whole time I was gone,' Roundy said. 'I didn't know whether they were being taken care of or loved. I know that they've been brainwashed to think that I'm a bad person.' Her fears escalated after learning of Jeffs' apocalyptic 'translated beings' doctrine and reports of families being instructed to remove children from former members' homes to prepare them for death and rebirth. 'They truly believe that the only way to reach salvation is to go back to the FLDS,' Roundy said. Authorities say the missing teens are possibly en route to Mendon, Utah, near Trenton, where they previously lived in an FLDS-affiliated community. Roundy believes they may be with adult siblings still loyal to the church. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the children may have been traveling in a gray Honda or Hyundai sedan with Utah license plates. Authorities are unsure if the teens are still in the area or have crossed state lines. Despite no solid evidence linking a specific vehicle, detectives have narrowed the disappearance to a two-hour window on Sunday evening. Warren Jeffs, once the undisputed leader of the FLDS Church, was convicted in 2011 for sexually assaulting underage girls, some as young as 12, whom he claimed as 'wives.' Despite his incarceration in a Texas prison, he is still considered the church's prophet, issuing revelations from behind bars and allegedly coordinating the movement of followers through intermediaries. 'There are some revelations out that are really concerning… that talk about becoming translated beings, but they must die first,' Tewell said. Jeffs' influence, according to some experts, mirrors that of infamous cult leaders like Jim Jones and David Koresh - radical figures who led followers to mass death under the guise of spiritual purity. The case of Allen and Rachelle may not be isolated. Holding Out HELP and other advocacy organizations report an uptick in missing youth linked to FLDS enclaves, often tied to disturbing new teachings that reframe death as a path to redemption.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
7 Must-See Netflix True Crime Documentaries to Watch Right Now (May 2025)
Netflix creates so many true crime documentaries, it can be really difficult to pick out the best of the bunch. Between stories of religious cults, deceptive roommates and murderous spouses, there's so much bone-chilling crime to choose from. Watch With Us is here to help you wade through the terrifying swamp of true crime by highlighting seven great documentaries about the world's evils that you can watch on Netflix. Check them out below. Need more recommendations? Then check out the Best New Movies on Netflix, (HBO) Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime and More, the Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now, the Best Movies on Hulu Right Now and the Best Movies on Netflix Right into the disturbing world of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), a sect that gained national attention for its controversial leader, Warren Jeffs. Directed by Rachel Dretzin, the documentary provides a detailed examination of Jeffs' rise to power and the shocking abuses that occurred under his leadership. Through interviews with former members, law enforcement and archival footage, the series portrays the psychological manipulation, polygamy and patriarchal control prevalent in the FLDS community. Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey not only highlights the personal stories of those who escaped the sect but also unravels the legal and moral dilemmas surrounding the prosecution of its leaders. Keep Sweet does a remarkable job of sensitively portraying the experience of the abuse survivors, allowing their voices to be heard without exploiting them. It also shines a light on the courage and resilience of the survivors. Ever felt fed up with your roommates? Well, you might thank your lucky stars for them after watching this documentary series. Every episode delves into the unsettling stories of seemingly ordinary roommates who turned out to have sinister and sometimes deadly motives. These roommates' faux pas go far beyond leaving dishes in the sink all night. Worst Roommate Ever showcases stories of manipulation, deception and, in some instances, violence that led to shocking outcomes. The series combines interviews, dramatizations and archival footage to provide a comprehensive and chilling look at the unnerving world of dangerous cohabitants. Worst Roommate Ever highlights the importance of vigilance and awareness when choosing who you live with. By blending firsthand accounts with structured narrative arcs, it creates a captivating viewing experience. Novelist Michael Peterson seemed like any other concerned husband when he called emergency services to report that his wife Kathleen had fallen down the stairs. But after finding her dead, authorities began to suspect that Michael had bludgeoned his wife to death and pushed her down the stairs to make it look like an accident. This twist-filled docuseries will have you second-guessing every instinct as you learn more about a deeply complicated marriage. The series was originally released on French streamer Canal+ in 2004, but received an update in 2013 as the case was reopened with new evidence. It won a Peabody award, received widespread critical acclaim and was later adapted into a limited HBO series starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. If you thought Hollywood was sleazy before watching this true crime documentary, you'll be glad you weren't there between 1984 and 1985. Night Stalker tells the story of Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and sex offender who killed at least 14 people during a series of break-ins in L.A. and San Francisco. The four-part miniseries has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. What if what happened to you was so horrible, no one could believe it? Denise Huskins was labeled 'the real life Gone Girl' when she was kidnapped from the California home she shared with her boyfriend, then reappeared unharmed. Police assumed the kidnapping had been staged because the circumstances surrounding it were so bizarre, but this three-part documentary shows the incredible proof that the couple was telling the truth all along. There's something deeply heart-wrenching about a mother giving up her daughter for adoption in hopes that she'll have a better life. But what if that mother learned that her daughter's life turned out much, much worse than she could ever have imagined? Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter follows Cathy Terkanian as she tries to discover what happened to her birth daughter, Aundria Bowman, after she went missing in 1989. Cathy's determination will inspire you, but the conclusion will chill you to the bone. This Emmy-winning true-crime series shows how the internet can turn anyone into a detective. When pornographic actor Luka Magnotta went viral online for a video in which he suffocated two kittens, Deanna Thompson and John Green were so horrified that they took it upon themselves to track him down. The efforts of the two amateur sleuths led to a global manhunt as authorities began looking for the murderer based on their information. Meanwhile, Magnotta's sadistic activities had moved beyond animals to humans. Don't F**k With Cats is disturbing, yet strangely inspiring in its depiction of how ordinary people can become heroes. It's a deeply engrossing story with a fascinating and gruesome conclusion.
