Send us a text Imagine a cult leader who wears nothing but a Speedo, sunglasses, and a disturbing amount of control over hundreds of followers. That’s not fiction—it’s the real-life story of Jaime Gomez, also known as “Michel,” the manipulative guru at the center of the Buddhafield Cult. In this episode, we slip into the bizarre and disturbing world of the Buddhafield—where promises of spiritual enlightenment masked decades of psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma. Fueled by control, ...
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Send us a text Imagine a cult leader who wears nothing but a Speedo, sunglasses, and a disturbing amount of control over hundreds of followers. That’s not fiction—it’s the real-life story of Jaime Gomez, also known as “Michel,” the manipulative guru at the center of the Buddhafield Cult. In this episode, we slip into the bizarre and disturbing world of the Buddhafield—where promises of spiritual enlightenment masked decades of psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma. Fueled by control, ...
Episode 1: The Priest, the Confession, and the Long Road to Justice - The Murder of Irene Garza
Murder, She Crocheted.
1 hour 14 minutes
7 months ago
Episode 1: The Priest, the Confession, and the Long Road to Justice - The Murder of Irene Garza
In our first episode, we explore the tragic and unsettling case of Irene Garza—a 25-year-old schoolteacher and beauty queen who vanished after attending confession in McAllen, Texas, in 1960. Her body was found days later, and suspicion quickly centered on a local priest. But despite chilling evidence, it would take decades for justice to catch up. We unravel the details of Irene’s life, the investigation, and the disturbing role institutional silence played in delaying accountability. This w...
Murder, She Crocheted.
Send us a text Imagine a cult leader who wears nothing but a Speedo, sunglasses, and a disturbing amount of control over hundreds of followers. That’s not fiction—it’s the real-life story of Jaime Gomez, also known as “Michel,” the manipulative guru at the center of the Buddhafield Cult. In this episode, we slip into the bizarre and disturbing world of the Buddhafield—where promises of spiritual enlightenment masked decades of psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma. Fueled by control, ...
