Off Record: Playing God

About this episode

Hannah discusses the criminal case against the leaders of a religious group involved in abuse and a missing person case.

Hannah tells Patia about the criminal case against the leaders of a religious group known as His Way Spirit Led Assemblies. Its leaders, Shelley Bailey “Kat” Martin and Darryl Muzic Martin, are now facing charges connected to a 2010 death within the group, as well as the case of a current missing person. Former members allege years of religious and physical abuse, claiming that Kat Martin presented herself as a god-like figure with the power to perform miracles, even the ability to raise the dead.  Anyone with information about Emilio Salmen Ghanem, his disappearance or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Redlands Police Detective Bureau at 909-551-4424  Anyone with information about Ruben Moreno’s whereabouts or disappearance is asked to call the Claremont Police Department at 909-399-5411. Tips can be submitted anonymously.  Recommendation: The Curious Case of…The Doomsday Cat Cult on HBO Max  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Hannah

Guest: Patia

Topics covered

• religious abuse
• missing persons
• criminal case
• true crime
• miracles
• cult

Keywords

• true crime
• religious group
• abuse
• missing person
• criminal charges
• cult

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, Redlands Police Detective Bureau, Claremont Police Department

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