Notorious cult leader had 20 'wives' and still controls followers from prison
- Posted on June 6, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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Notorious cult leader had 20 'wives' and still controls followers from prison
Samuel Bateman, the self-styled FLDS 'prophet' who took 20 'wives' — some as young as nine years old — was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for child sexual abuse, yet he continues to exert control over loyal followers from behind bars
