The Ledger at Milepost Nine: A Cult's Secret Accounting

The Ledger at Milepost Nine: A Cult's Secret Accounting Imagine discovering a hidden ledger, double-sealed and meticulously preserved, containing secrets that would unravel a cult and expose a man's crimes. What shocking truths could 112 pages of handwritten entries reveal about a clandestine organization and the fate of its members' money? In this episode, we uncover the story of Clarion Path, a group built on deception, and the ordinary fisherman whose discovery at Milepost Nine brought its operations to light. We explore the meticulous methods of its founder, Gerald T. Mink, and how he ensnared individuals like Edward Chambers, a recently divorced procurement officer seeking new purpose. Person: Bruce Fitzgerald Date: August 14, 2009 Location: Aldine River, Louisiana Organization: Clarion Path Conviction: 22 counts - Bruce Fitzgerald discovered a composition notebook at Milepost Nine, double-sealed in plastic bags and wrapped with black electrical tape. - The notebook contained 112 pages and led to a man's conviction on 22 counts and a 19-year sentence. - Edward Chambers, a 52-year-old hospital supply procurement officer, met Terry Erickson (Gerald T. Mink) at a personal development seminar in Lafayette. - Erickson, operating under various names, had a civil judgment of $68,000 against him in Mississippi by 2001. - Chambers made his first contribution of $11,000 to Clarion Path Holdings LLC in February 2006. 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].