The Rajneesh Movement: The Cult That Legally Took Over A Small Town Pt. 1

This afternoon, Vanessa is bringing you a preview from another Crime House show: America's Most Infamous Crimes, hosted by Katie Ring. Each week, Katie dives into a three-part story on some of the most notorious crimes in American history. In this episode: the Rajneesh movement. In 1981, a spiritual leader known as the "sex guru" moved thousands of followers to an abandoned ranch in rural Oregon and built an entire city from scratch. Part 1 traces the origins of the movement, the woman who really ran it, and how a town of 75 people was legally taken over and renamed. To hear the rest, follow America's Most Infamous Crimes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribe on YouTube for video episodes.If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crime House 24/7 to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Crime House 24/7 is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Need More to Binge?Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts!Follow me on SocialInstagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247Facebook: @crimehousestudiosX: @crimehousemediaYouTube: @crimehousestudios