Case 83
Chantelle & Leela McDougall, Tony Popic
Case 83
Chantelle & Leela McDougall, Tony Popic
Teenager Chantelle McDougall fully embraced and absorbed Simon Kadwell’s teachings. He often told her she was not from this world, that she was different. Everything he said made sense and resonated with her, and she became completely ingrained in his leadership…
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Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
ARTICLES:
Missing Briton may be conman – The Australian
Fate of Australian doomsday internet cult family from Nannup, Western Australia remains mystery – News.com.au
Websites claim to offer fake Australian passports – The Daily Telegraph
Parents seek clues to missing daughter – The West Australian
International hunt for cult ‘guru’ over Nannup family disappearance – WA Today
Human bones uncovered in Nannup – Bunbury Mail
Nannup human remains identified as Victorian man – ABC News
Brazilian search for cult family – The West Australian
Inquest into cult leader Simon Kadwell, Chantelle McDougall and daughter Leela begins – ABC News
Couple died after meeting WA cult leader – SBS News
WA Nannup doomsday cult inquest reveals ‘bizarre, alternative lifestyle’ of missing family – ABC News
Baffling mystery of a cult and a WA family who vanished 10 years ago – Perth Now
Police failed to investigate leads into disappearance of cult leader Simon Kadwell, inquest hears – International Business Times
Perth doomsday cult leader who disappeared may be alive – Express Digest
Brazil travel claims a ‘ruse’, expert tells inquest – Perth Now
Nannup inquest told Brazil plans a “ruse” – The West Australian
Cult leader Simon Kadwell abused ex-girlfriend as she tried to leave, Nannup inquest hears – ABC News
Couple died after meeting WA cult leader – WA Today
Prolonged police investigation finds no trace of missing WA family, inquest told – WA Today
VIDEO:
Chantelle and Leela joined a cult, and then they disappeared – Insight – SBS
Doomsday cult family disappears from Australia
OTHER:
ASN Aircraft Accident description
Aeronautical accident final report
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Teenager Chantelle McDougall fully embraced and absorbed Simon Kadwell’s teachings. He often told her she was not from this world, that she was different. Everything he said made sense and resonated with her, and she became completely ingrained in his leadership…
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
ARTICLES:
Missing Briton may be conman – The Australian
Fate of Australian doomsday internet cult family from Nannup, Western Australia remains mystery – News.com.au
Websites claim to offer fake Australian passports – The Daily Telegraph
Parents seek clues to missing daughter – The West Australian
International hunt for cult ‘guru’ over Nannup family disappearance – WA Today
Human bones uncovered in Nannup – Bunbury Mail
Nannup human remains identified as Victorian man – ABC News
Brazilian search for cult family – The West Australian
Inquest into cult leader Simon Kadwell, Chantelle McDougall and daughter Leela begins – ABC News
Couple died after meeting WA cult leader – SBS News
WA Nannup doomsday cult inquest reveals ‘bizarre, alternative lifestyle’ of missing family – ABC News
Baffling mystery of a cult and a WA family who vanished 10 years ago – Perth Now
Police failed to investigate leads into disappearance of cult leader Simon Kadwell, inquest hears – International Business Times
Perth doomsday cult leader who disappeared may be alive – Express Digest
Brazil travel claims a ‘ruse’, expert tells inquest – Perth Now
Nannup inquest told Brazil plans a “ruse” – The West Australian
Cult leader Simon Kadwell abused ex-girlfriend as she tried to leave, Nannup inquest hears – ABC News
Couple died after meeting WA cult leader – WA Today
Prolonged police investigation finds no trace of missing WA family, inquest told – WA Today
VIDEO:
Chantelle and Leela joined a cult, and then they disappeared – Insight – SBS
Doomsday cult family disappears from Australia
OTHER:
ASN Aircraft Accident description
Aeronautical accident final report
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today
ProFlowers – Send 100 colorful blooms with a FREE glass vase for just $19.99 plus shipping and handling with promo code CASEFILE
The Economist – Get your free copy of The Economist delivered directly to your door
ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 30 days plus get a special bonus when you use promo code CASEFILE
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