He started early, switching his high school text books for a copy of the old testament and fervently studied the religious text. The charismatic cult leader had 22 children with women he. Moses, mosie and papi was the leader of a cult called the anthill kids which was active in ontario, canada in the late 80s. He served in the pacific and was discharged after the war. Roch theriault was sentenced to two years less a day in prison and three years probation, on each of two charges, to be served concurrently.
In 1993, one of theriaults followers, gabrielle lavallee, wrote a book called alliance of the sheep, which describes her 12year relationship with theriault. Mar 12, 2011 roch sylvain said that although he understands how people could rejoice at the demise of his father, i never wanted it to end this way. She was known to police as a member of the ant hill gang, a religious cult, run by the charismatic and enigmatic roch theriault, whod changed his name to moses. The most theriault families were found in canada in 1911. A movie was also made in 2002 about theriaults life called savage messiah, by director mario azzopardi. As a child, theriault dropped out of school and started teaching himself the old testament. If you see your name among the ecole sec theriault graduates, someone is looking for you. Several years ago, i was cast in the lead role of cult leader roch theriault in a. The body book paperback january 1, 1999 by florence theriault author visit amazons florence theriault page. He used all of the nine women as concubines, and probably fathered most of the children in the group.
It began in 1980, when the young boys joined their fathers commune in quebec. In 2009, they published a book about their experience. Hubert aquin, roch carrier, jacques ferron, jacques godbout, anne hebert, andre langevin, jacques poulin, gabrielle roy, felixantoine savard, yves theriault. Theriaults sentence lasted until exactly february 11, 2011. The huguette clark auction appropriately centers the inauguration of theriaults 50th anniversary year. We specialize in all aspects of paving and general sitework. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for john theriault. May 20, 2014 the ugly story of roch theriault and the ant hill kids presents a malignant messianic cult in its smallest, purest form.
Theriaults followers, including 12 adults and 22 children, lived under his totalitarian rule at. Roch theriault murderous quebec cult cultbusters galactica. I have no doubt that roch theriault now in prison, although i believe hes up for parole soon is one of the most evil people to ever walk the face of the earth. Between the late 1970s and the end of the 80s, a small group of men and women accepted roch theriault as their leader. In 1880 there were 30 theriault families living in maine. Maine had the highest population of theriault families in 1880. Between 1977 and 1989 he held sway over as many as 12 adults and 26 children. An early and continuing client of theriaults for decades, her dolls include many fine antique examples from that 50 year span, as well as privately commissioned japanese art dolls. Find george theriaults phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Mar 14, 2011 toronto sun canada march 12, 2011 killed cult leaders sons speak out by qmi agency montreal francois theriault, son of former cult leader, roch moses theriault, said he wasnt surprised when he heard his father was found dead in his jail cell earlier this year.
Killed cult leaders sons speak out cult education institute. In late february, theriault was killed by a fellow inmate at dorchester penitentiary in new brunswick. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from ecole sec theriaultin timmins, ontario. Roch theriault and followers in court youtube screenshot police actively gathered stomachturning piles of evidence that help put theriault away for life behind bars in 1993. George theriaults phone number, email, address spokeo.
In the ensuing 12 years more than 20 children were born to five women in the group. Roch theriault may 16, 1947 february 26, 2011 was a canadian cult leader who led the. The second of seven children, his family was working class, but not struggling and as he grew up, he never complained about his home life, which was it seems relatively comfortable. Episode 069 on august 14, 1989 an emaciated woman favouring the stump of a recently severed arm emerged from the woods near the tiny town of burnt river, ontario. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. View the profiles of professionals named john theriault on linkedin. It was a miracle that she had even survived the torture inflicted on her, and she left the ant hill kids with eight less teeth, only one arm, mutilated genitals and breasts and a fractured skull. Apr 16, 2011 roch theriault was found dead in his cell, february 26, 2011, at dorchester penitentiary, in new brunswick. Founded in 1970 by florence and george theriault, the firm has specialized exclusively in the appraisal and auction of antique dolls and childhood playthings throughout its. John attended cony high school and entered the army in march 1942. Theriault founded and led a notorious sect in the 1980s and was sentenced to life in prison in 1993 for the murder of solange boilard. He was the leader of the ant hill kids commune at burnt river, near lindsay, ont.
They lived in the frenchcanadian area of saguenay, quebec, canada. Theriault, a selfproclaimed prophet under the name moise, founded the doomsday cult in quebec based on seventhday adventist church beliefs. Roch sylvain said that although he understands how people could rejoice at the demise of his father, i never wanted it to end this way. For over 50 years, the worlds leader in the auction of antique and collectible dolls and childhood ephemera theriault s. Theriault maintained multiple wives and concubines, impregnating all. He was convinced that a war between good and evil was about to come, and that this would bring about the end of the world. Florence theriaults most popular book is jaime ma bleuette.
One psychiatrist recently described him as a renaissance man with a bright, inquisitive and sensitive nature. He was hailed as a literary genius after the publication of agaguk 1958, a poignant tale about an inuit eskimo family. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. The ugly story of roch theriault and the ant hill kids presents a malignant messianic cult in its smallest, purest form. The body book paperback january 1, 1999 by florence theriault author. Roch theriault believed that god had entrusted him with a special mission to.
Mar 14, 2011 in 1993, one of theriaults followers, gabrielle lavallee, wrote a book called alliance of the sheep, which describes her 12year relationship with theriault. By continuing it is agreed you have no objection with this, more details about cookies can be found here cookies policy. View sylvain theriaults profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This is the worst kind of journalism, all in for the clicks and the reaction on the gory details. Bruno theriault 19172005, blind piano tuner, regional administrator for the canadian national institute for the blind. His death is believed to be the result of an altercation with his cell mate, a 59 year old man, who killed theriault and has been arrested for the killing. Montreal francois theriault, son of former cult leader, roch moses theriault, said. For over 50 years, the worlds leader in the auction of antique and collectible dolls and childhood ephemera theriaults. Roch theriault believed that god had entrusted him with a special mission to build a better world in preparation for the impending apocalypse, followed by the dawning of a new world. The threemember national parole board panel also ordered theriault, who called himself moses, to undergo a series of psychiatric evaluations. He was hailed as a literary genius after the publication of agaguk 1958, a poignant tale about an inuit eskimo family faced with the white mans code of law. Roch theriault quotes, quotations, citations, extracts, sayings, passages and references our website uses cookies. Savage messiah hardcover ross kaihla paul and laver authorbook.
Roch theriault may 16, 1947 february 26, 2011 was a canadian cult leader who led the small religious group the ant hill kids in burnt river, ontario, between 1977 and 1989. Yves theriault, one of the most prolific writers in canada, with some 1,300 radio and television scripts and some 50 books to his credit. He was arrested for assault in 1989, and convicted. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover sylvains connections and jobs at similar companies. Theriault, born in quebec in 1947 and also known as moses, god and pappy, started his spiritual career as a lapsed catholic, was kicked out of the seventh day adventists, and made himself unpopular among mormon polygamistsbut he was the almighty lord of his own mini. Roch theriault was born on may 16th, 1947 to hyacinth and pierrette theriault. Sep 28, 2017 roch theriault and followers in court youtube screenshot police actively gathered stomachturning piles of evidence that help put theriault away for life behind bars in 1993. It was first established in two quebec towns, saintemariedebeauce and saintjogues, then finally in burnt river, ont. Yet this book is not cited anywhere on the article, nor is any news article or even the freaking wikipedia page. Canadian apocalyptic cult leader who maimed and murdered. Yves theriault has 33 books on goodreads with 981 ratings. John theriault phone, address, background info whitepages. Shop the latest titles by florence theriault at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Roch theriault dead in jail roch theriault is shown in this 1981 file photo.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Since they were young, theriaults two sons lived in horror. This was about 81% of all the recorded theriaults in the usa. The writer could just get the sledgehammer thing right out of hisher imagination and we wouldnt know any better. Founded in 1970 by florence and george theriault, the firm has specialized exclusively in the appraisal and auction of antique dolls and childhood playthings throughout its 50year history. Roch theriault, canadian cult leader and convicted murderer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sylvain theriault vicepresident operations, technology and. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and. The theriault family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1880 and 1920.
About us founded in 1970 by florence and george theriault, the firm has specialized exclusively in the appraisal and auction of antique dolls and childhood playthings throughout its 50year history. Boatbuilding and repair aluminum, steel, fiberglass, wood we build and repair quality boats. The film, like the book, is a cautionary tale, focusing on the reasons so many were willing to follow theriault. Since they were young, theriault s two sons lived in horror. Jun 22, 2002 the film, like the book, is a cautionary tale, focusing on the reasons so many were willing to follow theriault. The firms offices and cataloging center are headquartered in annapolis, maryland, although its live auctions are conducted in major cities. Welcome to the worlds greatest opensource selection of cults. Books by florence theriault author of jaime ma bleuette. Florence theriault has 62 books on goodreads with 115 ratings. Rochsylvain said that although he understands how people could rejoice at the demise of his father, i never wanted it to end this way. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Whether you need a new driveway or walkway for your home or business, sitework to correct a problem area, a new driveway, parking lot, or walkway, we have the expertise to. Theriault founded and led a notorious sect in the 1980s.
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