ICSA Annual Conference: Victim Impact. Surviving the Cult after 30-years

ICSA Annual Conference: Victim Impact. Surviving the Cult after 30-years
Mike King (chief-ret); Saturday, June 25, 2022; 1:00 PM-1:50 PM

Based on my investigation into the Zion Society cult in northern Utah where 32 children were rescued after years of sexual abuse by the 120-member group. 30-years later I met with the victims of this case and while we may have rescued them, learned that we abandoned them as their greatest challenges were beginning. What are the lessons learned and what can today's investigators do differently? My in-depth research with the survivors brought about change. This information is also contained, in part, in my book, "Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult." It has been showcased on the Dr. Phil Show, CourtTV and many other platforms.

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Mike King is a retired chief and criminal investigator who spent most of his career investigating closed societies. He led the state of Utah’s polygamy investigations at the attorney general’s office and will be speaking about his investigation and takedown of the Zion Society cult, a group of 130 zealots who committed more than 4,000 counts of sexual abuse of children. Twelve defendants were convicted in the case that rescued 32 children. His presentation will briefly describe the cult while focusing on the victim survivors today.

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Choir Practice Discussion on Cults and How They Recruit Members

Profiling Evil
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Discussion on Cults and How They Recruit Members 

Meet our guests

-A couple I have known them for many years and they actually were recruited by the Zion Society leadership, narrowly avoiding joining... 

 

Deceived: An Investigative Memoir into the Zion Society Cult

“Deceived” is a memoir of Detective Mike King’s 1991 investigation and the ultimate take-down of a deviant polygamous cult called the Zion Society. For over a decade, gossip swirled around northern Utah that a secretive group of religious zealots were buying up homes to take over a developing neighborhood in an Ogden community. The homes were known far and wide for their immaculately landscaped yards. Rumors spread that a well-known landscaper in the city had proclaimed himself to be a prophet of God and was being commanded to start his own secret religion that promoted polygamy. It was also believed the group was stockpiling weapons as part of their doomsday beliefs. In reality, the leader was directing some of the most repugnant crimes against women and children ever seen in the state. The hidden atrocities of the cult may never have been discovered if not for the courage of one of its members. Thirty years later, victims reconnected with each other and with the lead investigator to address the shortcomings of the criminal justice system regarding child victims.