Episode
Dateline: The Ascension of Mother God
Overview
Family members and investigators speak out for the first time on network television since the death of “Love Has Won” spiritual leader Amy Carlson, known to her followers as “Mother God.” The case gained worldwide attention after deputies found her mummified body covered with Christmas lights in a Colorado house where members of the group stayed.
Details
- Series
- Dateline
- Season
- Season 30
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2021-10-15
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Ascension of Mother God is Episode 4 in Season 30 of Dateline. It aired on 2021-10-15. The runtime is 43 min.
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