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June 24, 2011

Religion

Inside 'The Order,' One Mormon Cult's Secret Empire

A polygamist clan descended from four original families, the Order are believed to run the largest organized crime operation in Utah. When a chest full of gold disappeared, suspicion immediately fell on a group of boys who had split with the cult.

Jesse Hyde Rolling Stone Jun 2011 25min Permalink