The Followers: Madness of Two

The Followers: Madness of Two

USG Audio

How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, brainwashing, greed, and the reality that even the most ordinary people can come to believe extreme ideas.

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7 - Fit to stand trial

7 - Fit to stand trial

In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial. Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Executive ProducerBeth Karas- ProducerPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena Karkan

Jun 6, 2022 • 26:00

6 - Bonus episode: A Family Tragedy

6 - Bonus episode: A Family Tragedy

Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Executive ProducerBeth Karas- ProducerDania

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5 - Sex, death and money

5 - Sex, death and money

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4 - Follow the leader

4 - Follow the leader

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3 - He ain’t heavy

3 - He ain’t heavy

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2 - A cult of two?

2 - A cult of two?

Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Executive ProducerBeth Karas- ProducerPacinthe Mattar- ProducerDania Ali- Associate ProducerEmily Mor

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1 - A marriage and a manhunt

1 - A marriage and a manhunt

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Madness of Two Trailer

Madness of Two Trailer

How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, brainwashing, greed, and the reality that even the most ordinary people can come to believe extreme ideas.See Privacy Po

Aug 24, 2021 • 3:32

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