Killers, Cults and Queens

The incredible story of Flight 571 and the battle to survive against all odds

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✈️ Survival Against All Odds: The Infamous Flight 571 Air Disaster 🏔️

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are taking a different route—exploring one of the most infamous air disasters in history: the story of the Uruguayan Rugby team and Flight 571. It’s a tale of heartbreaking decisions, catastrophic mistakes, and the raw human instinct to survive. 🏔️

How far would you go to stay alive in the face of impossible odds? Nikki and Cheryl are about to uncover the chilling details of this true story of survival and resilience.

Don’t miss this gripping episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🎙️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic injury descriptions, depictions of cannibalism, as well as a detailed description of a plane crash... so probably don't listen if you're deathly afraid of flying. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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