In August 2023, six people — including two young children — vanished from Missouri. Their phones went silent. Their bank activity stopped. Their IDs were left behind. Nearly three years later, a possible TikTok sighting may be the first break in the case. This is the full investigative deep dive into: • The disappearance of Ma’Kayla Wickerson, Gerrielle German, Mikayla Thompson, Naaman Williams, and two children • The University of Cosmic Intelligence (UCI) and its online belief system • Rashad Jamal’s criminal history, Georgia conviction, and prison sentence • The psychological structure of digital cult movements • The Alabama cases tied to alleged followers • How prison can transform leaders into martyrs • And what investigators still don’t know This video examines verified reporting, court records, and the broader psychology of online radicalization — without speculation or sensationalism. The University of Cosmic Intelligence presents itself as a spiritual “university,” but critics describe it as a high-control digital movement built around institutional distrust and identity elevation. When its founder was convicted in 2023, some followers framed it as persecution. The same month, six people disappeared. Were they acting voluntarily? Were they influenced? What does the TikTok lead mean? This is a restrained, fact-based breakdown of everything we know. If you follow true crime, cult investigations, missing persons cases, or digital radicalization stories — this is a case you need to understand. 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments! If you’re looking for help leaving a high-control group, consider searching for: “cult exit support” / “high-control group resources” local/domestic abuse hotlines and legal aid clinics trauma-informed counseling (licensed providers) DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to malign anyone from any group, person, entity or organization. Erin presents many opinions, so please do your own research. Viewer discretion is advised.

This week on A Little Bit Culty, we’re stepping into the crossover world of cults and true crime with Derrick Levasseur—former undercover detective, private investigator, and host of Crime Weekly and Detective Perspective. You may also know him from Big Brother or America’s Most Wanted: Missing Persons, where he and Sarah recently worked together on a harrowing case.That case? The mysterious disappearance of six people tied to the University of Cosmic Intelligence (UCI)—a fringe social-media-fueled cult led by self-proclaimed prophet Rashad Jamal. Among the missing: Naaman Williams (28), Gerielle German (26) and her 3-year-old son Ashton Mitchell, Mikayla Thompson (23), Ma’Kayla Wickerson (25), and her 3-year-old daughter Malaiyah Wickerson.From ritualistic chanting and “divine downloads” to bathroom-mirror graffiti scrawled with “I am that I am”, the UCI story reads like a mash-up of sci-fi fantasy and sovereign citizen ideology. But underneath the esoteric claims are real lives at risk—and children who need to be found. Derrick unpacks the law-enforcement challenges of cult cases, why coercive control is so hard to prosecute, and how everyday people can spot the warning signs.We also dive into Derrick’s fascinating career—from undercover ops to winning Big Brother, launching Criminal Coffee (a true crime-funded cold case project), and his take on why “every cult has a hook.”⚠️ If you have information about the missing members of UCI, contact your local law enforcement.Follow Derrick for more: IG @DerrickLevasseur • X @DerrickL • officialderrick.com. You can also check out his book The Undercover Edge and his PI firm, Break Investigative Group, where he continues to work cold cases.Also… let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody’s mad at you, just don’t be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our lovely sponsorsJoin ‘A Little Bit Culty’ on PatreonGet poppin’ fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TEDTalkCREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Amphibian.MediaCo-Creator: Jess TardyAssociate producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media  Audio production: Red Caiman StudiosTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into the chilling world of online cults as we uncover the disturbing story of the University of Cosmic Intelligence and its self-proclaimed prophet, Rashad Jamal White. This video explores how a seemingly spiritual movement on YouTube and TikTok transformed into a dangerous online cult, leading to tragic real-world consequences. From bizarre conspiracy theories about reptilian overlords, synthetic NBA players, and birds as government drones to shocking incidents like the murder of Helen Nettle Wasam by her son Daman, a devoted follower who spent thousands on cult merchandise, and the fatal ambush orchestrated by members Yasmin Haider and Crystal Pinkins who attempted to rob a couple, discover the profound and often deadly influence of digital deception. We also touch upon the mysterious disappearances of other Cosmic Intelligence members. Understand how the internet amplifies the reach of such groups, making it easier for them to attract and recruit new followers, often targeting vulnerable individuals seeking connection or purpose through social media platforms. This is a cautionary tale about the dark side of online communities and why it's crucial to discern truth from manipulation. What disturbing things lurk in the online world?

Did you know that US government is engaged in efforts to close stargates to other dimensions? Did you know that they engage in weather modification? Or that Arizona is part of Africa? Or that NBA play... Show More Episode Notes Did you know that US government is engaged in efforts to close stargates to other dimensions? Did you know that they engage in weather modification? Or that Arizona is part of Africa? Or that NBA players are synthetic robots and that we've all been inserted with nanobots at birth that keep us from being perfect? You would if you went to the right UNIVERSITY!! This is a fun one. Let's get weird. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89v Want to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :) For all merch-related questions/problems: [email protected] (copy and paste) Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcast Wanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast. Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.

Police say the individuals were part of an online cult that reportedly has 10,000 followers. All six disappeared without a trace, with some believing they may be in Mexico. FOX 2’s Max Diekneite reports. St. Louis News: FOX 2 covers news, weather, and sports in Missouri and Illinois. Read more about this story or see the latest updates on our website https://FOX2Now.com Follow FOX 2 on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FOX2Now Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOX2Now/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOX2Now/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox2now/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fox2now SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/fox2now

Episode 62: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Sam tells Jon the wild story of an afrocenterist instagram cult with a host of crimes attached to its name. We talk 'Magna Carta or bust!', our new 'cult website review scale' and then suddenly drop the jokes as some of the terrible crimes are revealed. Also: why you shouldn't look directly into the camera, low quality inns and Ash does some very on brand barking. CW: child abuse, violence and murder JOIN OUR PATEREON AND COME ALONG TO OUR LIVE Q AND A EPISODE on Zoom on the 30th of MARCH 2025! Thanks for listening! Don't forget you can support us on ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults and on Patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Discover the shocking true story of Rashad Jamal, the secret cult leader who terrorized my family. Learn about the University of Cosmic Intelligence in this chilling interview. #DarshellSmith #Truestories #rashadjamal Be sure to get the book at www.HowISurvivedACultLeader.com Follow Darshell at: IG @Its_Darshell Tik Tok: @Darshellz