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The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story (2026)

6.0/10 IMDb
CrimeDocumentary

A mother drowns her five children, leaving a nation in horror. This gripping three-part documentary reveals how a preacher's cult fuels Andrea Yates's shocking act.

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Religious persecution (referenced)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child (referenced)Forced institutionalization (referenced)Postpartum depression (referenced)Suicide (discussed or ideation) (referenced)

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (referenced)

Phobias & Sensory

Drowning / underwater scenes (referenced)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children (referenced)Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (referenced)
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