Who is Sherry Shriner?
Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long churchgoer turned internet cult leader.
Is Shriner a cult leader?
Though her leadership and following acting much like a cult, and has since been labeled as such, Shriner claimed that she was not a cult leader, and that people were free to not watch her videos or listen to her podcast and that there were no rules or membership requirements with what she was doing.
What happened to Shriner’s daughter?
In 2018, nearly nine months after the Mineo murder, Shriner passed away at the age of 45 from a heart attack. Even after her passing, her message remains widely available online, due in part to Shriner’s daughter who has taken over operations of all the website domains, social media pages, and blogs.
How many views does shiner have on YouTube?
Shiner was an early YouTube adopter, joining the platform in 2008, where, as of 2022, her page has 29.3K subscribers and 3,421,787 views.
Who is Sherry's friend?
Sherry, after being rejected from several ministry groups, realizes she can gain more followers through the internet. She also becomes friends with Stephen Mineo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the Opportunist podcast about?
The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is a Kast Original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith.
When is the Opportunist coming out?
The Opportunist: Coming February 16, 2021. From Kast Media. kastmedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who are the people in the episode "And That's Why We Drink"?
In this bonus mini crossover episode, we're joined by Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer of And That's Why We Drink, a podcast where murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and listen in as Em and Christine share their own take on stories of opportunists with Hannah. Check out And That's Why We Drink for more chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. And be sure to check out the second part of this crossover HERE on the And That's Why We Drink feed, where Hannah shares the story of disgraced pharmacist Robert Courtney from season two with Em and Christine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is Tara Lee?
Tara Lee was an adoption facilitator in Detroit, loved by many. In the Fall of 2018 a group of adoptive parents and attorneys discovered she wasn’t who she said she was. Thank you to our sponsors: Better Help - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/opp. Feels - Become a member today at Feals.com/OPP and get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Mejuri - Go to Mejuri.com/opp for 10% off your first order. Dispsea - For a 30 day free trial, go to dipseastories.com/opp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the Sherry Shriner epilogue about?
In the Sherry Shriner epilogue we talk about the history of orgone, update you on the current status of the Orgone Warriors, and reveal more information about Sherry’s death. We also bring you a brand new interview with a former Orgone Warrior.
Who hosts the Opportunist podcast?
The Opportunist is a Kast Original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith.
What county is Sheryl Ruthven in?
When her ministry and cat rescue gain unwanted notoriety in Whatcom County, Sheryl Ruthven plans a mass exodus, shrouded in secrecy.
What does Sheryl Ruthven do when her cat dies?
When Sheryl Ruthven’s cat passes away, she calls on her followers to build “Eva’s Eden,” a cat rescue , unlike any other, with a mission that extends far beyond rescuing cats. She also plots to get rid of her ex-husband.
When did Sheryl Ruthven start her own church?
In 2001, Sheryl Ruthven started her own church: Freedom Fire Ministries. But gradually, her uplifting sermons gave way to unorthodox teachings and doomsday prophecies. Over the last fifteen years those who believed her have seen families destroyed, their bank accounts drained and their homes filled… with cats.
When one of Sheryl Ruthven's followers dares to question her need for a $170,000 trip to?
When one of Sheryl Ruthven's followers dares to question her need for a $170,000 trip to Scotland, he is excommunicated. We begin to see a pattern, a wake of destruction that follows anyone who dares to question Sheryl's authority.
Who agrees to debrief investigators on the extent of his unthinkable crimes?
While awaiting sentencing, Robert Courtney agrees to debrief investigators on the extent of his unthinkable crimes.
