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Darkness of the World

By: James Bruce, Peter McDonnell
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
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 La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions. It’s important to note that certain parts of this series include details of sexual abuse. Discretion is strongly advised. In addition, some individual names, places, and historical events have been deliberately changed to protect identities and privacy rights. As a girl, Sochil was taught that the world beyond La Luz del Mundo was dark, dangerous, and hell bound; that serving La Luz del Mundo’s divine leader, the “Apostle”, was the only path to eternal salvation. But as Sochil got older, she says what it meant to “serve” the Apostle became darker and darker. Then, in the depth of her despair and at the least expected moment, she met a man who had grown up on the outside. As their love grew against the odds, Sochil resolved to seek justice for the “Apostle’s” alleged crimes. Her incredible true story of surviving La Luz del Mundo and blowing the whistle on its “Apostle” is being told in full for the first time.©2023 James Bruce and Peter McDonnell (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions Religious Studies True Crime
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  • Darkness of the World Trailer

    Darkness of the World Trailer
    Nov 3 2022
    La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions. It’s important to note that certain parts of this series include details of sexual abuse. Discretion is strongly advised. In addition, some individual names, places, and historical events have been deliberately changed to protect identities and privacy rights. As a girl, Sochil was taught that the world beyond La Luz del Mundo was dark, dangerous, and hell bound; that serving La Luz del Mundo’s divine leader, the “Apostle”, was the only path to eternal salvation. But as Sochil got older, she says what it meant to “serve” the Apostle became darker and darker. Then, in the depth of her despair and at the least expected moment, she met a man who had grown up on the outside. As their love grew against the odds, Sochil resolved to seek justice for the “Apostle’s” alleged crimes. Her incredible true story of surviving La Luz del Mundo and blowing the whistle on its “Apostle” is being told in full for the first time.
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  • The Apostle

    The Apostle
    Nov 3 2022
    Los Angeles native, Sochil Martin, grows up in the religious sect, La Luz del Mundo, and is taught that belief in and service to its leader, the “Apostle”, is the path to eternal salvation. She learns that her estranged mother was once one of the Apostle’s favorites.
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  • Unconditionals

    Unconditionals
    Nov 3 2022
    At age 13, Sochil vows to be an “unconditional,” committing her life to serving the Apostle. She believes he can do no wrong, so she says she is confused when told she must take off her clothes in front of him.
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Honestly downloaded not expecting much, but was captivated by the bravery and the story, listened to the end hoping the Jane Does achieved retribution.

Captivating

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what an ordeal for those who experienced this life. So important that this harrowing tale is told and listened to.

Harrowing and important story to hear

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honestly binge listened - it was incredible and obviously horrifying but still really worth listening to

Incredible

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