EP 25 The Prophet of Death: Herbert Mullin — Santa Cruz’s Darkest Season | Creepy Coffees Podcast
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Show Notes
Every ghost story deserves a good cup of coffee. ☕️ Tonight we dive into the chilling case of Herbert Mullin, the self-styled “prophet” who believed human sacrifice could stop California earthquakes. This is Santa Cruz at its most haunted—where psychosis, fear, and failure of systems collided.
What’s inside:
• Early years, grief, and the first cracks in reality
• The “divine mission” and voices that demanded blood
• A four-month killing spree across Santa Cruz County
• Arrest, trial, and the question: evil or untreated illness?
• Legacy, lessons, and how communities heal
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