S2E85: The Strange Death of Flo Barnett, Mother-in-law to Scientology Leader David Miscavige

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The Strange Death of Flo Barnett, Mother-in-law to Scientology Leader David Miscavige.

Original Article by Tony Ortega

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Flo Barnett is a name you won't hear listed when it comes to popularly known Scientologists. Flo Barnett was the mother to Shelly Miscavige, who was / is married to present day Scientology leader, David Miscavige.

Shelly Miscavige became a name of interest when actor Leah Remini blew the whistle on Scientology.

Remini had been questioning the whereabouts of Shelly Miscavige. Due to a prolongated absence of Miscavige, from their usual events that she would typically attend.

Shelly Miscavige hasn't been seen in public for over 15 years now. While it has been stated that Shelly Miscavige is known to be alive and well, other's seem to question this as fact..due to the secrecy surrounding anything Scientology related.

If you thought the story about Shelly Miscavige was unusual, wait till you hear about her mother.

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Most people are familiar with the usual character's & stories associated with Scientology. From Tom Cruise, to John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, & Leah Remini.

From the A&E series " Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath", to " Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology" By Leah Remini.

There's even a documentary, " Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" By Alex Gibney.

Scientology has been steeped in controversy since it's conception, founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950's.

Hubbard initially developed a set of ideas that he called Dianetics, which he represented as a form of therapy. This he promoted through various publications, as well as through the Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation that he established in 1950. The foundation went bankrupt, and Hubbard lost the rights to his book Dianetics in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, and the practice of "auditing".[6][15][16] By 1954, he had regained the rights to Dianetics and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology.[23]

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