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Is The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story coming back?

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story (2026–2026) — crime on Investigation Discovery

The answer: Last episode January 6, 2026. No new episodes announced.
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Genre
Crime
Network / streamer
Investigation Discovery
Premiered
January 6, 2026
Ended
January 6, 2026
1season
3episodes

About The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story ended on January 6, 2026, on Investigation Discovery.

This documentary series examined the tragic case of Andrea Yates, who drowned her five children in 2001. It explored her mental health struggles, including postpartum depression and psychosis, and delved into the influence of a cult led by Michael Woroniecki, a rogue street preacher turned cult leader. The series provided an in-depth look at how manipulation and control by such groups can impact vulnerable individuals, offering a detailed narrative of the events and the surrounding circumstances.

The show was a crime documentary that aired in 2026, providing a detailed account of the case and its aftermath. It aimed to shed light on the complex psychological and social factors involved in the tragedy, including the role of cult influence and mental illness. The series consisted of three episodes, with the final episode airing on January 6, 2026.

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story episode schedule

3 aired

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
January 6, 2026 S1·E1 Indoctrination
January 6, 2026 S1·E3 Revelation
January 6, 2026 S1·E2 The Horror Within