💨 Abstract

Ben Shenton was given up by his mother at 18 months to a cult leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, who abused him and other children. Anne claimed to be Jesus Christ reborn and led "The Family" cult in Australia. Ben was drugged, beaten, and isolated, believing Anne was his mother. The cult was finally raided in 1987, but Anne and her husband faced only minor charges.

Courtesy: www.thesun.co.uk