Neville Cooper founded Gloriavale and changed his name to Hopeful Christian as he positioned himself as a "charismatic" leader. He had a vision to set up a Christian community where everyone shared everything and cared for everyone - where they shunned the "ungodliness" of the modern world and lived in purity. After setting up the Springbank Christian Community in North Canterbury he soon realised he wanted more. Lilia Tarawa escaped Gloriavale, a community established by her sex offender grandfather. To subscribe to A Moment In Crime visit iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 24, 2021 21:33 UTC