The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story (ID/HBOMAX, 2026)
Murder She Watched: True Crime Documentaries & Docuseries Recaps
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4.9 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 14 January 2026
⏱️ 78 minutes
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Summary
Amye is joined by Ashley to discuss The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about suicidal ideation and the death of children. Please listen with caution.
This three-part docuseries from the ID network follows the Andrea Yates case, exploring how a rogue street preacher's fire-and-brimstone teachings allegedly brought the vulnerable Texas mother under his control, leading to the drowning of her five children in 2001.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of Murder She Watched contains some dark stuff. It's about the Andrea Yates case. |
| 0:06.0 | As you know, Andrea Yates was convicted of killing her five children, all very, very young. |
| 0:12.5 | So, with that in mind, please care for yourself. And if this is something you want to skip, |
| 0:17.8 | please do so. But we do talk specifically about the murder of children |
| 0:21.8 | and suicidal ideation. And just a quick reminder, if you or someone you know is in crisis, |
| 0:28.5 | please reach out to 988. It is the suicide and crisis lifeline. Anyone can call or text, and there is |
| 0:36.0 | support available. |
| 0:38.2 | Thank you. |
| 0:40.5 | Please enjoy the episode and listen with care. |
| 0:45.1 | Murder She Watch contains adult themes and adult language. |
| 0:47.2 | Listener discretion is advised. |
| 1:01.1 | Murder She Watched is for entertainment purposes only. Hi, everyone. |
| 1:02.3 | Welcome to Murder She Watch, the podcast where we solve murders from our couch. |
| 1:06.1 | My name is Amy Archer. |
| 1:07.3 | I'm your host. |
| 1:08.4 | And I'm here today with our friend Ashley, friend of the pod, Ashley, therapist, Ashley, most important here. |
| 1:16.2 | Hi, Ashley. |
| 1:17.2 | Good morning. |
| 1:17.7 | How are you? |
| 1:19.0 | I'm doing good. |
| 1:20.2 | I'm doing good. |
| 1:21.5 | I am so excited to talk to you about this documentary because I think we have a collective what the fuck. |
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