Preaching Evil: A wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs is an American documentary television miniseries on Peacock about the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, an offshoot of mainstream Mormonism, and its leader Warren S. Jeffs.[1] The series was released on April 26, 2022, on Peacock.[2][3] It is directed by Douglas Elford Argent. The series focuses on Jeff's polygamous wife, and personal scribe Naomie Jessop, originally a wife of his father Rulon Jeffs.[4][5]
| Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs | |
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| Genre | Documentary True crime |
| Directed by | Douglas Elford-Argent |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Kevin Burke |
| Running time | 45–53 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
| Release | April 26, 2022 |
Premise
editNaomie Jessop Jeffs, daughter of Merril Jessop, and former wife of Rulon Jeffs details her early life, marriage to the then elderly Rulon, and her eventual marriage to his son Warren Jeffs upon him appointing himself prophet.[6] As Jeffs becomes wanted by law enforcement Naomi's own journals from her work as Warren's personal scribe are used to detail her life both in the community of Short Creek (Hilldale, Utah, and Colorado City, Arizona), as well as her time on the run with Jeffs being placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List.[7]
The series also documents the construction and eventual raid of the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado, Texas.[8]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | |
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| 1 | "A False Prophet Rises" | |
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Warren Jeffs brings wife and personal scribe Naomie on a mission to avoid interest from the law. | ||
| 2 | "Heavenly Sessions" | |
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Jeffs lands on the FBI's Most Wanted list after abusing his members. | ||
| 3 | "The Take Down" | |
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Jeffs is incarcerated, controls the church from prison as his the YFZ ranch is raided. | ||
| 4 | "Justice Served" | |
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Following Jeffs' life sentence, former members contemplate life after the FLDS | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs (TV Mini Series 2022) - Episode list - IMDb, retrieved 2024-01-29
- ^ "Watch Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs Season 1 Streaming Online | Peacock". @peacocktv. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2022-02-23). "Peacock Reveals True Crime Tuesday Slate Including 'Perfect World' And 'Preaching Evil'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Victoria Priola, eCommerce writer (2022-04-26). "Ex-wife of cult leader Warren Jeffs speaks out in Peacock documentary 'Preaching Evil': How to watch". pennlive. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Nath, Nikita (2022-04-26). "Preaching Evil: What did Warren Jeffs' wife Naomie Jessop do after his arrest?". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Ex-Wife of Warren Jeffs Speaks Out in 'Preaching Evil' Doc: Watch". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Porter, Christie (2022-04-24). "Warren Jeffs' Former Wives And Children Speak In New FLDS Docuseries 'Preaching Evil'". Salt Lake Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-29.