Cult group accused of making hit list

[HeavenlyOne]

http://www.shawanoleader.com/

See the woman in that pic? (those of you viewing it on any other day will see a different picture)

She has her hair up and is wearing a blouse and skirt.

She is NOT Apostolic nor anything close to it.

She is part of a cult group that resides in Shawano, WI. This is the city where I've lived for the last three years.

http://www.shawanoleader.com/article...news/news1.txt

That is the specific article about what they are now accused of, although it's been all over the news up there for about a week now.

There is a lot of history with this group and the city officials. Seems that their leader doesn't like to pay his taxes, so he cries persecution when they pull his gas and liquor licenses for his businesses.

The women of this group look just like Apostolic women. LR and the church she attends is often mistaken as being a part of this group. I know a few of those women from the cult and they are very nice and kind. It's a shame they are taken up with a cult.

It will be interesting to see what happens with this group and their leader if this thing goes down.

[Margies3]

I wonder what kind of threats she made? Do you know?

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Margies3

I wonder what kind of threats she made? Do you know?

There was a hit list with the names of about 60 residents on it. Many of the names were city officials and business owners.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne

There was a hit list with the names of about 60 residents on it. Many of the names were city officials and business owners.

And is she an attorney? You would think people would be smarter than that.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by cneasttx

And is she an attorney? You would think people would be smarter than that.

This group makes and distributes booklets of their propaganda that is more childish than anything. For instance, they will put the likeness of the city mayor on the cover with child-like artistic drawings to demean her. In addition, they will call names, like referring to Sheriff Cook as Sheriff Crook, and write a couple pages on how others get away with breaking the law but they are constantly persecuted when they attempt the same things.

They own several properties and own several businesses. There are businesses that lease from them and they have to pay the property taxes in order to keep their businesses running because he doesn't pay them!

The reason why that woman was in court to begin with is because of a loitering charge her and others from that group were given when they forced the operator of the Ponderosa restaurant to close their doors, claiming he hadn't paid rent in several months. The cult members were there videotaping the employees and even trying to stop some of them from taking out personal items. Several of them were arrested.

He also has a marquee sign on one of his businesses, claiming that his businesses keep prices low and he's all about doing things for the city. It's a crock. He does nothing for the city at all.

And even though the federal government is involved, this is something that won't hit the mainstream media. It's small town stuff.

[Jermyn Davidson]

I am glad they were caught before attempting to carry out their intents.

Maybe they'll be prosecuted on terrorist charges. Now that would be a case for the lawyers to discuss!

I'll be interested in hearing the outcome of all of this too.

[RandyWayne]

When we lived in Wisconsin we knew several members of a church group that appeared for all intents and purposes, apostolic as well. I don't think they were part of THIS org, but they sure had the look down.

[HappyTown]

When we lived in UT, our neighbors thought we were part of LDS polygamist group, due to the outerwear!

Have to admit, we kinda did////

[HeavenlyOne]

More of this story.

http://www.shawanoleader.com/article...news/news1.txt

Authorities Friday revealed the FBI’s investigation of an alleged threat list naming Shawano area residents was sparked by a Canadian citizen who they described as a former business associate of the Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology, Inc.

During a press conference, Shawano Police Chief Ed Whealon said SIST gave the Canadian man a list identifying 60 people who “need to be taken care of.” The man then contacted authorities in Shawano with the information, according to Whealon, and the information was passed along to the FBI.

http://www.shawanoleader.com/article...news/news2.txt

The Canadian subject had “allegations that involved possible implied threats that involve residents, elected officials, along with media members of the Shawano area,” Whealon said.

Whealon said the man had a list of individuals that SIST felt “were causing them problems in the community.” According to Whealon, the man told authorities that “these SIST members wanted ‘these people taken care of.’”

Whealon said the “person of interest” suspected of having created the list “has been identified as a member of SIST.”

Whealon said the person of interest is not in custody.

http://www.shawanoleader.com/article...news/news3.txt

SIST CEO Naomi Isaacson issued a statement late Thursday accusing the city of concocting the list and hiring a Canadian man to swindle the group out of $175,000.

Isaacson’s statement was contained in fliers distributed in the city Friday, sparking numerous calls to police between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Callers complained mostly about the traffic hazard being created as fliers were given to motorists along busy city streets, causing traffic to back up. One caller complained she was nearly rear-ended on Main Street.

“It’s their right to do this,” said Abigail Howards of Shawano, “but they should be sticking to their own properties and not roaming around all of Main Street. I’m sure it’s hurting businesses. I came out of Book World and they were right there handing the fliers to me.”

Howards said she did not read the fliers and doubted she would.

Several Main Street merchants told the Leader Friday they believed potential customers were being scared away. The owner of one downtown business said a woman visiting the city from Wautoma told her she would never return to Shawano.

“We’ve had to put up with this before and it’s getting real old,” said Shawano resident Scott Jenson, who moved to the area about six months ago. “I get sick and tired of driving down Main Street and there they are throwing their arms up with the papers. It’s ridiculous.”

Jenson said he won’t read whatever they hand out.