Killers, Cults and Queens

Nikki Druce and Cheryl Hole are travelling to Canada to meet the WORST cult leader to have ever existed. After growing up in the stereotypical cult leader way (being told he was really smart and eventually dropping out of school), Roch Theriault spent his early 20s hell bent on creating a world for himself, one that he could control with all of his might… containing the most disturbing details Nikki and Cheryl have ever heard, they’re about to find that this ‘equalism’ community was not all that it seemed. Expect earth shattering revelations, horrific living conditions, and the story of one very very brave woman.

This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse, including abuse against children and babies. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For those who would like to skip mentions of physical abuse, please skip the following time codes:
30:30 - 34:19: Amputation
33:00 - 35:00: Child abuse
37:00 - 40:30: Severe physical abuse
43:00 - 46:36: Severe physical abuse and amputation


For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios. 

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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498 
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

Chilling insight into doomsday cult where members were forced to break their own legs
Roch Theriault | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Roch Thériault - Wikipedia
The Most Disturbing Cult of All Time: The Ant Hill Kids 
THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell - CVLT Nation. 
Cult Leader Roch Moïse Thériault - The Deadly Messiah Crime Documentary