Jeffrey Don Lundgren (May 3, 1950 – October 24, 2006) was an American self-proclaimed prophet, cult leader, and mass murderer who, on April 17, 1989, killed a family of five in …

Nov 21, 2025 · Damon Lundgren and Danny Kraft speak publicly for the first time about the 1989 cult killings in Kirtland, offering unprecedented insights into the crime.

Feb 14, 2019 · But one of the worst things to ever happen in Kirtland, Ohio, was the 1989 murders of Dennis and Cheryl Avery and their three daughters by cult leader Jeffrey Lundgren and his …

Jeff Lundgren manipulated followers and orchestrated the 1989 killing of the Avery family, culminating in a horrific massacre under the guise of faithful obedience.

Dec 30, 2014 · Thus began the saga of what came to be known as the ‘ Kirtland cult killings,’ the worst mass murder in the history of Lake County.

Nov 20, 2025 · Former cult members grapple with the aftermath of the 1989 Kirtland killings, questioning the justification of past actions and the influence of Jeff Lundgren.

The following is part one of our five-part series: "Bloodline and Blind Faith: Untold Stories of the Kirtland Cult Killings," a look at the 1989 Kirtland cult killing of the Avery...

This article reviews mitigating factors that pertain to cults in the capital case of the cultic killing of a family in Kirtland, Ohio in 1989.

In 1989, Northeast Ohio cult leader Jeff Lundgren killed the Avery family: Dennis, Cheryl, and their three young daughters.

Nov 12, 2021 · The Kirtland Cult Killings Who Killed...? On today’s episode we are going to start a look into the Kirtland Cult Killings from 1989 in Kirtland, Ohio. Located in Lake County and only …