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Over the past seven episodes, we took you inside the Zion Society cult. Now I want to bring you even closer to the story. Introducing Gardens of Evil. A closer look inside the garden. I'm Mike King and I led the investigation into the Zion Society cult and the ultimate takedown of the leaders of this culture, resulting in the rescue of 32 children. Over the next three weeks, you're going to hear never before heard audio from the survivors of the Zion Society cult.
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It's been a couple years. Just not even able to get out of my bed. After I realized my mom who she was, I really
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struggled. Something traumatic or abusive happens to your child and you couldn't stop it. It's just. It's crushing.
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I'm also going to talk with doctors and mental health professionals who share their perspective on what the survivors endured and how it impacts their life to this day.
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They're control freaks. The more they can control you, the more they know they have you at their beck and call.
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I hope you'll join me on this journey that includes a deeper understanding of how difficult it is to hear the outsiders who push survivors to simply get over it. What happens as memories return and puzzles are solved? And finally, how could this all happen in the first place? Don't miss Gardens of Evil. A closer look inside the garden. Beginning Tuesday, March 31,
Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult – Episode Summary
Episode: Introducing: Gardens of Evil – A Closer Look Inside The Garden
Host: American Nightmares
Date: March 24, 2026
This introductory episode sets the stage for the investigative podcast series, "Gardens of Evil," which delves deeply into the Zion Society cult—a seemingly ordinary community harboring dark secrets of abuse, manipulation, and survival. Host Mike King, a lead investigator on the original case, outlines what listeners can expect from the upcoming series: exclusive survivor accounts, professional psychological insight, and a renewed look at how such a cult thrived in plain sight.
Mike King’s tone is investigative yet deeply empathetic, promising listeners a respectful and thorough examination of trauma and recovery. Survivor testimonies are raw and honest, offering an unfiltered look into the long-lasting effects of cult involvement. The episode channels a tone of justice, understanding, and a commitment to truth.
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"Gardens of Evil – A Closer Look Inside The Garden" introduces a probing, compassionate series that revisits the horrific hidden world of the Zion Society cult. Featuring firsthand survivor narratives, expert insights, and an invitation to challenge surface-level judgments, the show seeks to humanize survival, expose mechanisms of control, and ask how such evil can hide in plain sight. The series debuts March 31.