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Murder at Ryan's Run

73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Murder At Ryan's exposes the darkest, deepest secrets that lay just beneath the surface of The Move Organization's public perception.  Within the groups ranks, members endured unspeakable abuse, victims of a cultic system created by leader Vincent Leaphart in 1972.  This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date story of MOVE told by the people who lived and survived it - ex-members known as AFRICAS and others with first hand accounts of bizarre beliefs, abuse, terror campaigns, violence, destruction, millions of dollars and the loss of more than a dozen lives including 7 children.  FBI documents, internal cult communications, obtained audio tapes and photos on social media. 

*This is a serialized podcast and Season 1 is produced with real time reporting coordinated with the cult escape of a young mother and her 5 children.  

Warning:  graphic discussion of violence, death, domestic abuse, child neglect and abuse. Please take care while listening. 

If you have any information relevant to investigation please email: [email protected] or message us on social media. Hosted, reported, written, edited and Executive Produced by Beth McNamara. *All individuals referenced in this series are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 

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MOVE loves Philly cheese steaks and not answering our questions about missing children.

September 14, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This episode was put together quickly in order to publish before current charismatic spokesperson Mike Africa Jr. goes on WURD radio to talk about remains of MOVE children so this is my effort to put some questions out there for WURD to ask Mike.  I will write up better show notes tomorrow.  Going hit the hay so I can wake up at 5am my time to catch WURD in Philadelphia. Will post images etc. that go with episode tomorrow.  Here are links I promised: Firewalker New Balance  Let The Fire ...

Shaeida: the little girl who was disappeared in MOVE.

May 11, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

*cw: profanity and death of children It's hard to believe that an organization like MOVE, which preaches about natural foods and healthy living, could be responsible for the neglect and abuse suffered by its children. In this episode we share exclusive investigative information about Shaeida "She She" Hollaway, who disappeared from the group's care in 1978 at the age of five. Through in-depth research, we learn about MOVE's secretive practices that made it challenging for authorities to loca...

WHERE IS SHAEIDA?

May 11, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

*cw: profanity and death of children It's hard to believe that an organization like MOVE, which preaches about natural foods and healthy living, could be responsible for the neglect and abuse suffered by its children. In this episode we share exclusive investigative information about Shaeida "She She" Hollaway, who disappeared from the group's care in 1978 at the age of five. Through in-depth research, we learn about MOVE's secretive practices that made it challenging for authorities to loca...

THE MOVE FAMILY

May 10, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

*explicit language and threats of violence Whenever MOVE speaks it is always in "the plural" as "The MOVE Family" but what happens in the family stays in the family, like the movie FIGHT CLUB but even more insidious and culty.  So outsiders think MOVE is what they say they are - a loving committed family.  Over the two seasons you have heard exclusive interviews with former MOVE members sharing the dark secrets in the group.  The podcast has obtained a lot of internal MOVE materials and in ...

All About Ria, the other White "Africa"

May 03, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

*explicit: child abuse, animal abuse and racial slurs MOVE wants the public to see them as a black liberation group and so Ria Africa has been conveniently erased from their current narrative which is why we made this entire episode all about the white rich girl named Suzy who became Sue Africa and then Ria  Africa.  For decades Ria has used the power given to her by MOVE founder Vincent Leaphart and then 2nd leader Alberta Wicker to abuse black children while saying she herself was not whit...

ALL ABOUT RIA

May 03, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

*explicit: child abuse, animal abuse and racial slurs MOVE wants the public to see them as a black liberation group and so Ria Africa has been conveniently erased from their current narrative which is why we made this entire episode all about the white rich girl named Suzy who became Sue Africa and then Ria  Africa.  For decades Ria has used the power given to her by MOVE founder Vincent Leaphart and then 2nd leader Alberta Wicker to abuse black children while saying she herself was not whit...

MOVE: 50 Years A Cult Part II - Mumia Abu Jamal and Pam Africa

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Mumia Abu Jamal is mostly known to the world as a former black panther, former radio journalist and for the last 41 years as a convicted murderer who had been sentenced to death but now is serving life in prison without parole.  What is less known about Mumia Abu Jamal is his long history with MOVE before he shoots Officer Daniel Faulkner on December 9, 1981 and that Mumia's lead publicist "handler" Pam Africa is also the Minister of Confrontation for MOVE.  Utilizing an audio cassette exclu...

Mumia Abu Jamal and the MOVE Minister of Confrontation, Pam Africa

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Mumia Abu Jamal is mostly known to the world as a former black panther, former radio journalist and for the last 41 years as a convicted murderer who had been sentenced to death but now is serving life in prison without parole.  What is less known about Mumia Abu Jamal is his long history with MOVE before he shoots Officer Daniel Faulkner on December 9, 1981 and that Mumia's lead publicist "handler" Pam Africa is also the Minister of Confrontation for MOVE.  Utilizing an audio cassette exclu...

MOVE: 50 Years A Cult Part II - Mumia Abu Jamal

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Mumia Abu Jamal is mostly known to the world as a former black panther, former radio journalist and for the last 41 years as a convicted murderer who had been sentenced to death but now is serving life in prison without parole.  What is less known about Mumia Abu Jamal is his long history with MOVE.  Utilizing an audio cassette obtained by the podcast this episode examines the undeniable 40+ year connections between MOVE, Mumia Abu Jamal and murdered ex-MOVE member John Gilbride.  The produ...

MOVE: 50 Years A Cult - Part 2

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Mumia Abu Jamal is mostly known to the world as a former black panther, former radio journalist and for the last 41 years as a convicted murderer who had been sentenced to death but now is serving life in prison without parole.  What is less known about Mumia Abu Jamal is his long history with MOVE.  Utilizing an audio cassette obtained by the podcast this episode examines the undeniable 40+ year connections between MOVE, Mumia Abu Jamal and murdered ex-MOVE member John Gilbride.  The produ...

MOVE: 50 Years A Cult - Media, Money, Mumia & Monsters

December 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Born into MOVE 15 years after the most deadly confrontation on Osage Avenue, Rain Africa was groomed to be a spokesperson and "fundraiser" for MOVE and Mumia Abu Jamal which she says is one in the same.   Rain breaks down how MOVE deftly and deceptively uses the media, academics and "the movement". The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law...

50 Years A Cult - Media, Money, Mumia & Monsters featuring former MOVE member Rain Africa

December 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Born into MOVE 15 years after the most deadly confrontation on Osage Avenue, Rain Africa was groomed to be a spokesperson and "fundraiser" for MOVE and Mumia Abu Jamal which she says is one in the same.   Rain breaks down how MOVE deftly and deceptively uses the media, academics and "the movement". The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law...

MOVE: 50 Years A Cult - Part 1

December 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Born into MOVE 15 years after the most deadly confrontation on Osage Avenue, Rain Africa was groomed to be a spokesperson and "fundraiser" for MOVE and Mumia Abu Jamal which she says is one in the same.   Rain breaks down how MOVE deftly and deceptively uses the media, academics and "the movement". The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law...

I survived MOVE: the story of Jeanne Africa

December 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

*CW: discussion of domestic abuse, threats of violence and loss of life. After more than 30 years Jeanne Africa is breaking her silence about the 5 years she was a devoted MOVE member sharing never-before-heard details about what she alleges was the true nature of MOVE - to overthrow the system by violent revolution and that in following Vincent Leaphart's teachings all of his followers were willing to kill or be killed for his  "revolution".    National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799...

I survived MOVE.

December 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

*CW: discussion of domestic abuse, threats of violence and loss of life. After more than 30 years Jeanne Africa is breaking her silence about the 5 years she was a devoted MOVE member sharing never-before-heard details about what she alleges was the true nature of MOVE - to overthrow the system by violent revolution and that in following Vincent Leaphart's teachings all of his followers were willing to kill or be killed for his  "revolution".    National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799...

The Coordinator

December 11, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

This episode examines the real man behind THE COORDINATOR of MOVE, Vincent Leaphart, the leader and creator of the group who gave himself the name of JOHN AFRICA and the title of THE COORDINATOR.   Vincent Leaphart, like most cult leaders, put his followers on the front line of his "revolution" and they certainly paid the price with their freedom and in some cases their lives. If you have comments, questions or information related to the podcast or our ongoing research into MOVE please reac...

The Meaning of Life

December 05, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

*CW: discussion of infant deaths, child neglect, child abuse, and police brutality.    MOVE says their religion is Life.  "JOHN AFRICA taught us that Life is the priority. Nothing is more important or as important as Life, the force that keeps us alive. All life comes from one source, from God, Mom Nature, Mama.  Each individual life is dependent on every other life, and all life has a purpose, so all living beings, things that move, are equally important whether they are human beings, dogs...

The Meaning of Life Africa: how MOVE exploited the deaths of their own children

December 05, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

*CW: discussion of infant deaths, child neglect, child abuse, and police brutality.    MOVE says their religion is Life.  "JOHN AFRICA taught us that Life is the priority. Nothing is more important or as important as Life, the force that keeps us alive. All life comes from one source, from God, Mom Nature, Mama.  Each individual life is dependent on every other life, and all life has a purpose, so all living beings, things that move, are equally important whether they are human beings, dogs...

The Meaning of Life: how MOVE exploited the deaths of their own children

December 05, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

*CW: discussion of infant deaths, child neglect, child abuse, and police brutality.    MOVE says their religion is Life.  "JOHN AFRICA taught us that Life is the priority. Nothing is more important or as important as Life, the force that keeps us alive. All life comes from one source, from God, Mom Nature, Mama.  Each individual life is dependent on every other life, and all life has a purpose, so all living beings, things that move, are equally important whether they are human beings, dogs...

KWASHIORKOR

November 28, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

*episodes contains discussion of alleged child neglect and abuse. MOVE has always bragged about the health/strength of the children raised in MOVE were even more exceptional because they were raised as the "pure generation" under MOVE Law - the teachings of John Africa.  This episode contrasts MOVE's own words with public reporting about children showing signs of an extremely rare condition known as kwashiorkor.  In addition to archival information about alleged neglect and abuse you will he...

Kwashiorkor

November 28, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

*CW: child neglect and abuse. MOVE has always bragged about the health/strength of the children raised in MOVE were even more exceptional because they were raised as the "pure generation" under MOVE Law - the teachings of John Africa.  This episode contrasts MOVE's own words with public reporting about children showing signs of an extremely rare condition known as kwashiorkor.  In addition to archival information about alleged neglect and abuse you will hear the first hand account of a court...

Kwashiorkor: the deliberate malnourishment of MOVE children

November 28, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

*CW: child neglect and abuse. MOVE has always bragged about the health/strength of the children raised in MOVE were even more exceptional because they were raised as the "pure generation" under MOVE Law - the teachings of John Africa but the reality was the children were sick with diseases  like Kwashiorkor which is only seen in developing countries experiencing famine. What are the signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor? Edema (swelling with fluid, especially in the ankles and feet). Bloated...

Vince Leaphart & The Black Panther

November 21, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

*Sensitive content about police brutality, abuse against children and women. Mention of racial slurs. MOVE began in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Powelton Village at a time when counterculture and revolution were the norm and a former Black Panther once crossed paths with a handyman named Vince who then became John Africa.  The Black Panther Party Ten-Point Program Timothy Hayes Blog Big shout out to 50 years of local reporting  on MOVE from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philade...

VINCE & THE BLACK PANTHER

November 21, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

*Sensitive content about police brutality, abuse against children and women. Mention of racial slurs. MOVE began in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Powelton Village at a time when counterculture and revolution were the norm.  Vincent Leaphart was working out his MOVE material with people who hired  him as a handyman and neighbors like a former member of The Black Panther Party named Tim Hayes.  Tim shares his first hand account of meeting Vince and watching MOVE grow into something th...

Vince & The Black Panther

November 21, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

*Sensitive content about police brutality, abuse against children and women. Mention of racial slurs. MOVE began in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Powelton Village at a time when counterculture and revolution were the norm and a former Black Panther once crossed paths with a handyman named Vince who then became John Africa.  The Black Panther Party Ten-Point Program Timothy Hayes Blog Big shout out to 50 years of local reporting  on MOVE from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philade...

GUIDELINES & GUNS

November 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

With MOVE there is a 50 year history but much of it is NOT shared in their storytelling of how the group started, who started the group and what they believe - truth is relative in a high control group or cult.  MOVE says that their group began with one wise black man named John Africa who wrote his one-of-a-kind beliefs into their "bible" known as THE GUIDELINES.  In this episode you will hear about the never-talked-about Co-Founder, a white guy named Donald Glassey who was a true believer ...

Guidelines, Guns and Going Against John Africa

November 14, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

MOVE claims that their "organization" was created by one man, a black man named Vincent Leaphart.  Vincent did not create the MOVE cult by himself, he had a lot of help from a white graduate student named Donald Glassey who then escaped and became a government informant in order to stop Vincent's bomb plot.     The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in ...

MOVE - SMALL BUT DEADLY with Cult Expert Rick Alan Ross

November 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast.  In this episode you will get some updates and behind-the-scenes information on Season 1 and then you will hear from cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross about MOVE and the overall nature of destructive cults. Links and Resources mentioned in this episode: Tony Allen's blog:  AntiMOVE Kevin Price's blog: Leaving MOVE 2021    RICK ALAN ROSS Twitter https://twitter.com/RickAlanRoss Facebook https://www.facebook.com/culteducation Cult Education Institu...

MOVE: Small but Deadly with Cult Expert Rick Alan Ross

November 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast.  In this episode you will get some updates and behind-the-scenes information on Season 1 and then you will hear from cult expert and author Rick Alan Ross about MOVE and the overall nature of destructive cults and MOVE. . Links and Resources mentioned in this episode: Tony Allen's blog:  AntiMOVE Kevin Price's blog: Leaving MOVE 2021    RICK ALAN ROSS Twitter https://twitter.com/RickAlanRoss Facebook https://www.facebook.com/culteducation Cult Educat...

Knock, knock, it's Beth.

April 25, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

MOVE likes to say that John Gilbride is still alive and living under an assumed name working for the US Government who is, of course, hell bent on destroying MOVE. John Gilbride is dead and we have obtained the Medical Examiner's Report stating exactly how he died on September 26, 2002.  And we knock on the front door of MOVE leader's house and have a brief and bizarre interaction with her second husband.   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this ...

Knock, knock. Hi, Gary.

April 25, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

MOVE likes to say that John Gilbride is still alive and living under an assumed name working for the US Government who is, of course, hell bent on destroying MOVE. John Gilbride is dead and we have obtained the Medical Examiner's Report stating exactly how he died on September 26, 2002.  And we knock on the front door of MOVE leader's house and have a brief and bizarre interaction with her second husband.   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this ...

KNOCK KNOCK

April 25, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

After a six month hiatus the podcast is back with an important bonus episode featuring the recently obtained Medical Examiner's 2002 report on homicide victim John Gilbride along  with a brief, bizarre conversation with the second husband of MOVE leader Alberta Africa.  2002 Medical Examiner's Report If you have any information about the murder of John Gilbride or the allegations of abuse in MOVE that have been exposed in the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected]...

Bonus Ep #3: This all began with Anarchism, Black Cats and Lies

October 30, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

This whole podcast got started when Bob shared the story of MOVE and May 13th 1985 with Beth and got her hooked on learning as much as she could but then one interview spins her around and sends the whole focus and podcast down an unsolved murder rabbit hole that leads deep into the MOVE organization that even ties back to Hollywood film royalty - Steven Spielberg.   If you have any information that could help solve the unsolved murder of JOHN GILBRIDE or you have information about the alle...

Ties that bind

October 27, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

CONTENT WARNING: child sex abuse and graphic description of underage child birth. A funeral signified the ending of John Gilbride's life  in September 2002 but also changed the trajectory of the lives of many other people inside of MOVE that reveal a lot about how authoritarian cult structure works and how authorities seem to have been fearful of investigating MOVE. .   If you have any information about the murder of John Gilbride or the allegations of abuse in MOVE that have been exposed ...

The Power of Truth is Final

October 27, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

CONTENT WARNING: child sex abuse and graphic description of child birth. While MOVE continues to claim their belief is LIFE and protecting all life, they are not in mourning of their former MOVE brother John Gilbride who was murdered in cold blood, but rather they are hanging decorations in preparation for not one wedding, but two and only the most trusted, loyal members and supporters are invited.   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series...

TIES THAT BIND

October 27, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

CONTENT WARNING: child sex abuse and graphic description of underage child birth. A funeral signified the ending of John Gilbride's life  in September 2002 but also changed the trajectory of the lives of many other people inside of MOVE that reveal a lot about how authoritarian cult structure works and how authorities seem to have been fearful of investigating MOVE. .   If you have any information about the murder of John Gilbride or the allegations of abuse in MOVE that have been exposed ...

THE VEIL

October 19, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

If this was a movie script you would say it was not realistic - three MOVE weddings following the funeral for murder victim and ex-MOVE member John Gilbride.    If you have any information about the murder of John Gilbride or the allegations of abuse in MOVE that have been revealed in the podcast, please reach out:  [email protected] or on instagram @murderatryansrun The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent un...

Follow The Money

October 19, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Every murder investigation looks at motive - why does someone want someone else dead?  Common motives are jealousy and money.  One of the core secrets about MOVE is the source of their money and that would be a something that John Gilbride would have been privy to and so maybe MOVE vs. John Gilbride is about more than child custody.  .   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty bey...

ROSARIO

October 08, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

John Gilbride "joined" MOVE when he was 18 and married leader ALBERTA AFRICA when he was 23 and then "leaving" the group and the marriage when he was 28.  JOHN was murdered in September 2002 and it is only after his death that it is discovered that he had gotten married again to a 24 yr old woman named ROSARIO who is now the beneficiary of John's substantial life insurance policy.  Who is this Rosario?  Where is this Rosario? Why did John keep her a secret?  John Gilbride's murder is still u...

Rosario - The Secret 2nd Wife

October 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

It is only after John is murdered that a secret second wife is discovered who ends up getting the life insurance payout.   Who is this Rosario and more importantly, where is she now and what does she know? J The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America. Support the show Executive Produced, reported, hosted and ...

John is DEAD

October 01, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In the final hour of September 26, 2002, John Gilbride was murdered.  He was shot by an unknown assailant(s) that was waiting for him to come home from work.  All of the research and investigation into John's life was so that we can try to figure out who took his life and why.  This episode delves into the hours leading up to John's murder and the response by MOVE and leader Alberta Africa after the murder.   If you have any information about the murder of John Gilbride  or the allegations ...

John is dead.

October 01, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

John Gilbride was murdered in the final hours of September 26, 2002 and the investigative clock begins at 12:08am on September 27, 2002 when police come up the scene and John's death is recorded as a homicide.  In the final hour of September 26, 2002, John Gilbride was murdered.  He was shot by an unknown assailant(s) that was waiting for him to come home from work.  Who wanted John dead and why?  This episode looks at multiple locations and gets accounts from multiple people when they hear ...

LAST BREATH

September 23, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

It has been alleged that MOVE leader, Alberta Africa, was the one ordering MOVE members and core supporters to surveil, harass and even threaten her ex-husband JOHN GILBRIDE because he was pursuing weekend visitation with their 6 yr old son.   This alleged campaign of "activities" against JOHN has been reported to have started the minute JOHN leaves  Alberta and MOVE and continues for the next 4 years right up to the day John is shot and takes his last breath.   Where were the core MOVE Supp...

The Meeting At Gary's

September 23, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

On the night John Gilbride was murdered, September 26th 2002, Alberta directed that there was to be a MOVE meeting held at house in New Jersey owned by a longtime MOVE member that has been flying under the radar for decades.  This MOVE member Gary claims to have known MOVE founder Vincent Leaphart and definitely knew John Gilbride.  With all of the MOVE supporters at Gary's then only MOVE members know the alibis of MOVE members that night.  The producers of this podcast wish to stress that ...

Gun

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

* Content Warning: this episode mentions threats of violence against children. MOVE cult leader Alberta Africa prepares her followers that they must be willing to lose their lives in order to keep John Gilbride from getting his son Zackary, and if necessary be willing to even kill Zack so that John does not get him.   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable dou...

A GUN

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

* Content Warning: this episode mentions threats of violence against children. 34 year old John Gilbride has been spending all his energy and money he does not have to fight for visitation rights with his only son Zackary.  After 4 years, John finally gets awarded weekend and holiday visitation and the case gets moved from Philadelphia to New Jersey.  MOVE has always declared that MOVE children cannot be with non-MOVE people and that they will not recognize any laws or court orders that go a...

Bonus Ep #2: Growing up male in MOVE: Josh Africa

September 12, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

*EXPLICIT CONTENT -  child sex abuse and homophobic slurs.  This second bonus episode exposes what it was like to grow up as boy in MOVE featuring 2nd Gen MOVE member Josh "Africa" sharing that all decisions on child rearing originated  from the leader Alberta Africa and  her 2nd in command, Sue Africa aka Ria.   Josh is breaking his silence and the cycle of abuse so that he can raise his own children outside of MOVE.   The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals refe...

Bonus Ep #1: Growing up female in MOVE: Maria Africa

September 10, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

 WARNING: Mentions of suicide, racism and disturbing events involving children.  This episode is intended for mature audiences. Please take care while listening. This bonus episode exposes what it was like to grow up as a girl in the MOVE cult and features the former MARIA AFRICA who was born shortly after John Gilbride's son was born into MOVE which was 10 years after the most deadly police confrontation with MOVE on May 13, 1985. Move Bombing" in 1985.  The producers of this podcast wish...

Board Up The House

September 09, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

6 weeks before JOHN GILBRIDE is shot dead, he is awarded the unsupervised visitation with his 6 year old son Zackary that has been fought in the Family Court of Philadelphia event hough John, Alberta and Zackary all live in New Jersey.  This final order by the Judge crosses a red line for John's ex-wife, the leader of MOVE (alleged to by former members to be a cult).  It is said that Alberta considers the court order to be a personal defeat and a direct attack on MOVE and so under her leader...

THE SLATS

September 09, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

6 weeks before JOHN GILBRIDE is shot dead, he is awarded the unsupervised visitation with his 6 year old son Zackary that has been fought in the Family Court of Philadelphia event hough John, Alberta and Zackary all live in New Jersey.  This final order by the Judge crosses a red line for John's ex-wife, the leader of MOVE (alleged to by former members to be a cult).  It is said that Alberta considers the court order to be a personal defeat and a direct attack on MOVE and so under her leader...

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