The Seven Pairs of Shoes Left Behind

The Seven Pairs of Shoes Left Behind Seven pairs of shoes sat neatly on rain-soaked gravel, dry and undisturbed, as if their owners had simply vanished. What happened at the Brightwell Springs Wellness Retreat that led to such an unsettling discovery? In this episode, we explore the story of Brightwell Springs, a forty-acre property in Tuller County, Tennessee, and the man who understood how to hold people without locks or chains. We delve into the life of Marcia Morgan, a young woman seeking relief from exhaustion and grief, and how an ordinary Tuesday afternoon led her to a place from which she would not leave for over ten months. Person: Jeffrey Stewart Date: April 19, 2014 Location: Brightwell Springs Wellness Retreat, Tuller County, Tennessee Event: Discovery of seven pairs of shoes Topic: Cults and manipulation - Fourteen-year-old Jeffrey Stewart discovered seven pairs of dry shoes on wet gravel at 6 AM. - Marcia Morgan, 22, worked double shifts for 14 months after her mother's stroke. - John Duncan, 51, purchased the 40-acre Brightwell Springs property in 2012. - Duncan's 10-day introductory retreat cost $1,800, available on a payment plan. - Marcia Morgan arrived at Brightwell Springs on June 3, 2013, and missed her weekly visit to her mother within three weeks. 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].