River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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EPISODE 163: "The Evil in Edgefield": Martin Posey
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In this "must listen" episode, a man of modest means positioned himself into a position of wealth. He became a sawmill tycoon and a plantation owner in 1850's Edgefield, but his thirst for power and money coupled with his inconsideration for everyone but himself proved deadly. A true narcissist, Martin Posey ran his affairs like a mob boss and forced his charges to do his bidding.
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Indhold leveret af Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers, Matt Hiers, and Danielle Myers. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers, Matt Hiers, and Danielle Myers eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.
In this "must listen" episode, a man of modest means positioned himself into a position of wealth. He became a sawmill tycoon and a plantation owner in 1850's Edgefield, but his thirst for power and money coupled with his inconsideration for everyone but himself proved deadly. A true narcissist, Martin Posey ran his affairs like a mob boss and forced his charges to do his bidding.
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Follow us on Social Media:
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