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13 Members (Including Eight Children) of "Cult-Like" Group Missing | May Have Plans for Mass Suicide | Palmdale, California
September 19/2010
14 members of 'cult-like' group missing
Six adults and eight children of a "cult-like" group in southern California were reported missing Saturday after they left behind notes saying they were going to meet Jesus and dead relatives, authorities say
Police: Missing 'cult-like' group may have plans for mass suicide
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 19, 2010 3:32 a.m. EDT
Members of a church group led by Reyna Chicas were reported missing amid fears they may be planning to take their own lives.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* NEW: Letters indicate plans for a mass suicide
* Authorities say the group's notes say members are going to meet Jesus and dead relatives
* The group leaves behind deeds to homes, cash and notes
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A "cult-like" group of 14 Salvadorans -- including eight children -- is missing in southern California after leaving behind notes indicating plans to commit a mass suicide, authorities said.
The six boys and two girls in the group are ages 3 to 17, said Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
"The letters essentially state that they [missing persons] are all going to heaven shortly to meet Jesus and their deceased relatives," the California governor's office said. "Numerous letters found say goodbye to their relatives. It is believed, through further investigation, that the missing persons' intentions are to commit mass suicide."
Investigators issued an alert Saturday night asking for assistance in locating the group from Palmdale.
The alert was issued after two husbands of church members reported them missing, the governor's office said in a statement.
Though the notes did not mention suicide, the outcome seems like a strong possibility, Whitmore said.
The group is traveling in three vehicles -- a 2004 Nissan Quest, a 1995 Mercury Villager and a remodeled Toyota Tundra, according to Whitmore.
The group was reported missing Saturday afternoon -- after it held a prayer meeting.
"They left behind personal belongings and written notes ... [saying] they're going to see dead relatives and Jesus," Whitmore said.
Items left behind include deeds to homes and cash, indicating "that someone is leaving it behind," Whitmore said.
The spokesman issued a televised plea to the group.
"If you're watching this, come home," Whitmore said. "Come home alive to the people who care for you."
Anyone with information is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
CNN's Ninette Sosa and Rick Martin contributed to this report.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/19/california.missing.group/index.html?hpt=T1
14 members of 'cult-like' group missing
Six adults and eight children of a "cult-like" group in southern California were reported missing Saturday after they left behind notes saying they were going to meet Jesus and dead relatives, authorities say
Police: Missing 'cult-like' group may have plans for mass suicide
By the CNN Wire Staff
September 19, 2010 3:32 a.m. EDT
Members of a church group led by Reyna Chicas were reported missing amid fears they may be planning to take their own lives.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* NEW: Letters indicate plans for a mass suicide
* Authorities say the group's notes say members are going to meet Jesus and dead relatives
* The group leaves behind deeds to homes, cash and notes
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A "cult-like" group of 14 Salvadorans -- including eight children -- is missing in southern California after leaving behind notes indicating plans to commit a mass suicide, authorities said.
The six boys and two girls in the group are ages 3 to 17, said Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
"The letters essentially state that they [missing persons] are all going to heaven shortly to meet Jesus and their deceased relatives," the California governor's office said. "Numerous letters found say goodbye to their relatives. It is believed, through further investigation, that the missing persons' intentions are to commit mass suicide."
Investigators issued an alert Saturday night asking for assistance in locating the group from Palmdale.
The alert was issued after two husbands of church members reported them missing, the governor's office said in a statement.
Though the notes did not mention suicide, the outcome seems like a strong possibility, Whitmore said.
The group is traveling in three vehicles -- a 2004 Nissan Quest, a 1995 Mercury Villager and a remodeled Toyota Tundra, according to Whitmore.
The group was reported missing Saturday afternoon -- after it held a prayer meeting.
"They left behind personal belongings and written notes ... [saying] they're going to see dead relatives and Jesus," Whitmore said.
Items left behind include deeds to homes and cash, indicating "that someone is leaving it behind," Whitmore said.
The spokesman issued a televised plea to the group.
"If you're watching this, come home," Whitmore said. "Come home alive to the people who care for you."
Anyone with information is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
CNN's Ninette Sosa and Rick Martin contributed to this report.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/19/california.missing.group/index.html?hpt=T1
I don't think it was God leading them. sheep in wolves clothing comes to mind. They were deceived. I havent heard, have they found them, anyone know?
What gets me is,I thought suicide was a sin,if so then would these people go to heaven,they can't repent after they have committed suicide,so how can they make their peace with God?
Does anyone know the answer to this?
Does anyone know the answer to this?
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Neither do I understand how people get to the point where they could do this; particularly when there are children involved.
Well, I guess its about time we had another mass suicide in the name of God. It's been a while. For the life of me, I am not for sure how one gets to that spot...where suicide is your best option to get to heaven.
I'm not trying to be "Bobby Buzz-Kill" this Sunday morning, but I have had suicidal thoughts in the past. At the moment of clarity, I quickly realized that suicide may end ones problems but begins a whole different set of problems for the ones left behind.
I'm not trying to be "Bobby Buzz-Kill" this Sunday morning, but I have had suicidal thoughts in the past. At the moment of clarity, I quickly realized that suicide may end ones problems but begins a whole different set of problems for the ones left behind.
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