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It was mentioned as a book written by Ted Patrick in 1976, and some of the details of the book were discussed, specifically about his methods of deprogramming.
He said he's talking about Wes, one of the people he deprogrammed. He said Wes had taken up a position facing the car with his hands on the roof and his legs spread eagled. There was no way to let him...
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Episode: SYSK Selects: How Cult Deprogramming Works
It was mentioned as a book written by Ted Patrick in 1976, and some of the details of the book were discussed, specifically about his methods of deprogramming.
He said he's talking about Wes, one of the people he deprogrammed. He said Wes had taken up a position facing the car with his hands on the roof and his legs spread eagled. There was no way to let him inside while he was braced like that.
I had to make a quick decision. I reached down between Wes's legs, grabbed him by the crotch and squeezed hard. He let out a howl and doubled up, grabbing for his groin with both hands.
Then I hit shoving him headfirst into the back seat of the car and piling in on top of them.
