# 190. Deadly Cult Leader in Japan: The Sachiko Eto Case

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Published: 2026-03-24T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In 1995, Japanese cult leader Sachiko Eto orchestrated the ritualistic killings of six followers under the guise of spiritual cleansing. Her manipulation and cruelty shocked the nation. One survivor was her daughter, saved by her mother. Eto was executed in 2012 after a death sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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