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Trust Me: The False Prophet
Trust Me: The False Prophet
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In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
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    Go Undercover with the Filmmakers Who Took Down an FLDS Leader
    Trust Me: The False Prophet exposes the crimes of Warren Jeffs’s professed heir.
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    April 8

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Trust Me: The False Prophet

SEASON 1

  • Episode 1
    And That’s How We Met Sam Bateman
    After moving to an FLDS community, a cult expert and her husband grow suspicious about a man named Sam Bateman. They decide to secretly investigate him.
  • Episode 2
    The Prophet, the Queen and a Camera
    As Christine and Tolga gather evidence, they beg local police to act. While Sam manipulates his followers to gain control, one woman realizes the truth.
  • Episode 3
    He Wore a High Paranoia
    A witness opens up to Christine about Sam's horrific crimes. After an alarming traffic stop in Flagstaff, the FBI prepares to take down the Samuelites.
  • Episode 4
    I See That Girl in Third Person
    A dramatic raid puts Sam behind bars, where he orchestrates a brazen kidnapping. With Christine's support, his ex-followers begin to rebuild their lives.

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