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Escaping the FLDS cult
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June 27, 2025
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0:48Now PlayingThe FLDS broke away from mainstream Mormonism in order to continue the practice of polygamy. They established the community of Short Creek along the Utah/Arizona border to follow their beliefs in isolation.
In 2011, their prophet Warren Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison (plus 20 years) for abuse of two of his child brides, ages 12 and 15.
In 2016, VICE travelled to Short Creek to meet with some of the young women who escaped from the cult, but returned to Short Creek to try and rebuild a new life there. Watch the full video on @VICE.
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