19 Disturbing Details on Cult ‘Prophet’ Samuel Bateman in New Netflix Doc

19 Disturbing Details on Cult ‘Prophet’ Samuel Bateman in New Netflix Doc

From Law&Crime Sidebar by Law&Crime

April 24, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 1232

About this episode

The episode discusses the Netflix docuseries on Samuel Bateman, a self-proclaimed cult leader, and the allegations against him.

A new Netflix docuseries pulls back the curtain on self-proclaimed FLDS cult “prophet” Samuel Bateman, revealing how he built a secretive polygamist group that spiraled into shocking allegations of child abuse. The series highlights the courageous work of Christine Marie and Tolga Katas, who gained Bateman’s trust and secretly documented his inner circle — ultimately helping authorities take action. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the key evidence, disturbing claims, and how the case against Bateman came together. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to http://www.gamingadvocates.com to start your free, confidential case evaluation. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV:  https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network:&nbsp…

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Host: Jesse Weber

Topics covered

  • cult
  • polygamy
  • child abuse
  • documentary
  • law enforcement
  • investigation

Keywords

  • Samuel Bateman
  • cult
  • FLDS
  • child abuse
  • Netflix docuseries
  • investigation
  • polygamist group

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