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So Supernatural, you need to check out this new show from Crime House, Conspiracy Theory's Colts and

Crimes. Every Wednesday, you'll get to explore real people at the center of the world's

most shocking secrets and defarious organizations.

From underground bunkers to mysterious murders, they're bringing you history's most

unbelievable true stories. And now, we're excited to share an episode of conspiracy theories,

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Sometimes the most shocking stories have the most ordinary beginnings.

That was certainly the case for Heaven's Gate and its leader Marshall Applewhite.

Born in 1932 in the small city of Spur, Texas, Marshall had a typical all-American upbringing,

and religion was a very important part of his childhood. His father was a well-known Presbyterian minister in the area, and he encouraged Marshall to live a life of virtue,

one that his family and God would be proud of. Marshall was eager to please.

Growing up, he attended church regularly and wanted to become a minister just like his father.

But while Marshall was a staunch Christian, he was also interested in looking elsewhere for the

answers to life's biggest questions.

So when it was time for him to go to college in the late 1940s or early 50s,

Marshall decided to study philosophy at Austin College in Sherman, Texas.

And he made a splash on campus right away.

Classmates remembered Marshall as an extrovert with a magnetic personality.

Along with joining the Association of Prospective Presbyterian ministers,

Marshall was a talented singer who led the school's acapella group.

It seemed like whatever Marshall set his mind to, he would achieve it. And when it came

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