Episode
Convicted Prophet’s Double Sentence
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 110
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Summary
A polygamous sect leader once dubbed a prophet faces prison time for orchestrating sex crimes against underage girls and child abuse, after being convicted in state court for leaving girls trapped in a suffocating trailer — all while he claimed divine blessing for his dangerous travels. Already serving a 50-year federal sentence for trafficking and kidnapping minors, Bateman, a former follower of Warren Jeffs, testified he’d never harm those he loved — even as evidence showed he knew the girls were overheating in a poorly ventilated trailer. His sect, once widespread, now exists as a tiny shadow of its former self. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d19c551d42ade97c