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Heaven's Gate

In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those ... Read more

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Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate

Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate

Here’s a first glimpse through Heaven’s Gate - into the group’s decades-long history, as told by family, followers, expe... Read more

2 Oct 2017

5mins

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1: The Seekers

1: The Seekers

The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They wer... Read more

18 Oct 2017

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2: The Two

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3: The Mothers

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4: The Host

4: The Host

Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.

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5: The Tape

5: The Tape

After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

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6: The Choice

6: The Choice

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

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7: The Programming

7: The Programming

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

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8: The Unknowns

8: The Unknowns

This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

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9: The Comet

9: The Comet

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

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