MURDER OF A PROPHET MURDER OF A PROPHET
The Dark Side of Utah Polygamy
 
By John R. Llewellyn

Publisher - Agreka Books
List Price $13.95
Trade Paperback   192 pages
ISBN: ISBN 1-888106-93-X
Publication Date: February, 2000

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MURDER OF A PROPHET
Book Description
A riveting story of intrigue, murder, and sex. Lusting for worldwide power and recognition, the fanatical leader of a Utah polygamist cult launches a plan to become "the prophet" of all the polygamist cults—and then to take over the entire Mormon Church. Detectives fear a doomsday Waco-type standoff with women and children. Investigator John Llewellyn, polygamy expert, creates a fascinating tale of fiction based on real-life events.

As the drama unfolds, the personal background stories of individuals portray a realistic portrait of —
  • Easy manipulation of deeply faithful people taught unquestioning obedience by unscrupulous leaders.

  • Depictions of the negative social and genetic effects of many polygamous cults.

  • Vibrant, playful little girls often devolving into lifeless, emotionless women.

  • Occasional men, sexually intimidated by mature women, and having absolute control over their children, fall into pedophilic behavior as they train girls "when they are still young" to become a pleasing wife to the husband.

  • While claiming polygamy is simply a mandate by God to raise up a righteous progeny, and that men are being "holy" as they fulfill this directive to qualify for Celestial Glory, two polygamist leaders lustfully pursue a beautiful new woman convert, each wanting her as wife.


About The Author

Investigator John R. Llewellyn was a deputy sheriff for twenty-three years in the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. Considered an expert, he spent a number of years in prolonged investigation of polygamy cults. He was often placed on loan to do special investigations for the County Attorney, District Attorney, and Attorney General.

Conducting the preliminary investigation of mass murderer Ervil LeBaron, who was convicted of ordering the murder of Dr. Rulon C. Allred in 1977, Deputy Llewellyn complied an extensive intelligence profile of the infamous polygamist. He also assisted French, British, and local television companies—all wanting to film documentaries—make contact with appropriate members of polygamist groups. Mr. Llewellyn writes feature articles on the subject for newspapers and magazines.

The author pioneered the Morals Squad of the Sheriff Department, which handled the investigation of polygamous complaints. He also wrote a sex crimes manual for the Utah State Police Academy, where he taught Sex Crime Investigation, Interview, and Interrogation.

Mr. Llewellyn was so impressed with Mormon Fundamentalism that he became a polygamist for a time, then discovered widespread abuse of power among the leadership.

He is currently the lead investigator in two highly publicized lawsuits against Utah polygamist groups.

Note: Any similarity between the fictional characters and actual people is coincidental. All names have been changed.

 
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