The Followers: House of Prayer

In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man's identity. There's no clear motive. And no sign of the case being closed. The Miyazawa family murders are a paradox. They're a case which has haunted Tokyo police for 22 years now. A case which should be solved. But one which has far more questions than answers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Ali- Associate ProducerAlexis Green - Associate ProducerPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori's crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns.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 ProducerAlexis Green - Associate ProducerPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we're more susceptible than we think.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 ProducerPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori's big brother, Alex Cox.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 ProducerPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Morantz- Associate Producer Phillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Lori Vallow's kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone's mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow?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 Morantz- Associate Producer Mitchell Stuart- Mix and Sound DesignPhillip Wilson- Mix and Sound DesignVoice Coaching - Athena KarkanisAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design BoomBox Sound- Theme song compositionThis is an Antica Productions podcast in collaboration with USG Audio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. 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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The murder case against Anna Young takes an unexpected turn. Cold case detective Kevin Allen talks about the investigation.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- ProducerAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After years of speculation and investigation, police close in on Anna. Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After accusations of abuse come to light, Anna goes on the run.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A family makes plans to escape Mother Anna.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An unthinkable demand changes the life of a mother and son forever. Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An infant named Moses arrives at the compound and an elder's death changes life at House of Prayer.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mother Anna and her congregation move to rural Florida where membership grows, but all is not what it seems at the House of Prayer.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) reports on the story. New episodes of the podcast from USG Audio will drop weekly beginning March 3rd. Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLaura Isabel Gonzales- ReporterDaemon Fairless - ReporterMitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound DesignSynch Stories- Theme song compositionArik Martin- TranscriberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.