The Cult's Hidden Company: $600,000 and a Buried Planner

The Cult's Hidden Company: $600,000 and a Buried Planner Imagine walking four miles in the dark, in your socks, to make a call you haven't been free to make in two years. This was the reality for a 26-year-old man on June 1, 2018, just two days before the world was supposed to "change permanently" according to a cult leader who had amassed $600,000 from his followers. What hidden truths lie beneath the surface of this Indiana cult? In this episode, we uncover the story of Donald Tate, a man who convinced 31 people to sign over their savings and move onto a former farm, waiting for a date he claimed to have received in a vision. We explore the progression from a casual discussion group to a closed compound, the financial fraud involved, and the surprising details that emerged after the group's predicted date of change passed without incident. Person: Donald Tate Age: 43 Location: Calloway Road near Fenwick, Indiana Date: June 1, 2018 Amount: $600,000 - Donald Tate convinced 31 people to sign over their savings and sell their vehicles. - Craig Bauer, 26, walked four miles in his socks to make a phone call to his mother. - Tate had no engineering credentials, despite claiming to be a former structural engineer. - Craig Bauer transferred $2,500 to the Carver Basin Trust within three months of joining. - The group's predicted date of change was two days after June 1, 2018. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].