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News.com.au
06-07-2025
- News.com.au
Fears missing teens were abducted by polygamous religious group's bizarre ‘prophecy'
US police are searching for a 13-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl suspected of being kidnapped as human sacrifices for an apocalyptic Mormon prophecy. The Jefferson County, Idaho, Sheriff's Office declared an Amber Alert (abduction notice) after Allen Larand Fischer and Rachelle Leray Fisher vanished from their mother's home. The teens' mother, Elizabeth Roundy, says she fears the abduction is related to a prophecy proclaimed by the convicted child sex predator founder of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). The 2022 'revelation' from Warren Steed Jeffs orders his followers to 'prepare themselves and their children to either be translated or Celestial resurrected, some able to remain on earth, others to be lifted up to a sun-star orb world'. Followers must 'consecrate and return their children to the church by any means necessary'. Only then can they be made 'pure' before the 'end times'. This 'translation' through death and resurrection, Jeffs adds, will occur sometime in 2025. Roundy says her children disappeared on Sunday while she was attending a bible class. 'My children asked if they could go down to the shop to get on the internet … so they could watch videos while I went to the class,' Roundy told East Idaho News. 'I allowed them to do it, and that wasn't very smart of me. I let them go down there, and when I came back to get them, they were gone. Somebody came by the shop and hauled off with them.' The children were wearing prescribed church clothing. Rachelle was in a traditional dark green prairie dress. Allen was in a standardised blue shirt and jeans. 'It is believed that the children willingly left to return to Trenton, Utah due to religious beliefs,' a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office statement reads. A 'twinkling of the eye' Jeffs is serving a life sentence after being convicted of child sex offences in 2011. His trial exposed the polygamous practices of the FLDS, including widespread allegations of forced child marriage. Jeffs remains in close contact with his community despite being behind bars. East Idaho News has published a copy of Jeffs's rambling 'revelation', in which he details how his followers must die before being raised again. 'Keep these eternity troughs in your souls. And now realise why mortal Keyholder Warren Jeffs is constantly being led by Jesus Christ to teach train the first principle of the Gospel required to live all the other laws and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to earn the highest degree of glory in the Celestial Kingdom,' the 10-page testament states. It predicts 2025 as the year of 'translation'. 45 … I reveal the eternity truth, that less than five and one-half years from now date, of the gentile calendar time measure, calendar among gentile nations – this the revelation given the date of August 8, 2022AD, gentile calendar time order measure of time – the actual years since Jesus Christ's birth is three additional years; this being, according to Jesus Christ's calendar measure of time, since the birth of Jesus Christ, 2025 years since the birth of Jesus Christ. It states a 'New Jerusalem' will arise in Missouri. 47. And the New Jerusalem Zion City prophesied to be built on North America continent, the Center Stake of Jackson County, Missouri, will soon begin after the sudden-striking full cleansing soon-sent whirlwind judgments of Jesus Christ depopulate both North and South America of all wicked peoples and wicked nations. And the righteous saints will be lifted up and be placed in hidden United Order communities, hidden from any other gentile nations surviving on other continent lands of this world. It instructs believers to prepare to be 'Celestialised'. 59. And they will prepare themselves and their children to either be translated or Celestial resurrected, some able to remain on earth, others to be lifted up to a sun-star orb world, shining eternal sunlight on this world, to dwell there for a time, to learn how to dwell on the Celestial sun-star orb world before this world is Celestialised. It insists that, after three days, they will become 'pure'. 92. Yet on a translated orb world, there are no evil spirits when people pass on to be resurrected; because translated people must die. That is called in the scripture 'twinkling of the eye' time period; yea, more clearly, Godhead twinkling of the eye time period, the time period Jesus Christ's physical body lay in the grave before He was resurrected, approximately two and one half days to three days in the grave, then resurrected pure. To achieve this, though, Jeffs's followers must die. 93. And translated peoples must die. And their physical body stays in the grave on a translated world for that few days and nights; and they being so pure they can be resurrected same time period as Jesus Christ was resurrected in the meridian of time. Lost in translation Elizabeth Roundy left the Fundamentalist Mormon cult five years ago. While granted custody of her youngest children, they have maintained contact with their father and his church. 'It just gives me the shivers down my back to read those things anymore. Because when I used to be part of it, there was so much that went on that even looking at it right now, it just makes me sick inside,' Roundy said. 'It's terrifying. The things they told us to do when I was still part of it were erratic and manipulative. You never know what they're capable of.' An older daughter, 18-year-old Elintra Dee Fischer, disappeared in 2023. But Roundy says she suspects Elintra may have joined her father in abducting her younger siblings. 'I believe they were watching and waiting for the right moment,' Roundy said. 'I've seen their vehicles driving by, even past the shop where the kids disappeared.' Police say a search for several cars seen around the children's home at the time of their disappearance has so far failed to produce results. This is just the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the US this year. In January, Arizona man LaDell Jay Bistline was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of child sexual abuse. The 46-year-old congregationist was found guilty of distributing child pornography and sex trafficking involving at least 10 children between the states of Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Court documents state that Bistline delivered two of his own daughters, aged nine and 11, to become child brides of his 'prophet,' Samuel Bateman. Moretta Johnson was 19 and one of Bateman's 22 'spiritual wives' (10 of whom were underage) when she was arrested in 2023. In February, she was convicted for assisting in the kidnapping of eight young girls and coercing them into sexual activity. An FBI affidavit claims Bateman organised sexual events involving minors and gave 'wives' as gifts to his male followers as rewards for obeying their 'Heavenly Father'. The men donated Bateman money, and allegedly gave him access to their own wives and daughters.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Male infertility: 5 lifestyle factors that could be hurting your fertility
Medical experts are drawing attention to an often-overlooked aspect of reproductive health during World Infertility Awareness Month: male infertility. While discussions often center on female infertility, about one-third of infertility cases are related to male factors, according to ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel. "When we think about fertility, there's a lot of focus placed on females," says Patel. "But male issues can include problems with sperm volume or quality, congenital obstructions, infections, and various underlying medical conditions." Several common lifestyle factors can significantly impact male reproductive health. Recent research suggests marijuana use may be associated with impaired male fertility by decreasing sperm volume, affecting sperm morphology and disrupting hormone balance. Patel advises limiting cannabis use when trying to conceive. MORE: Amber Alert issued for missing Idaho teens linked to FLDS group Along with cannabis, alcohol consumption and smoking can be detrimental to fertility. Toxins from smoking, for instance, can directly damage sperm DNA. Physical health plays a crucial role too -- being overweight and having inadequate physical activity can negatively impact fertility. Even high stress levels can affect reproductive health, making stress management an essential consideration. "If you're trying to improve fertility, focus on eating a regular diet, exercising, managing stress, and reducing both cannabis and alcohol use," Patel recommended. "It's also important to have an open conversation with your doctor, especially if you're using substances for medical reasons." Speaking of health management, recent studies have revealed promising developments in other areas of medical science. Research has shown that medications prescribed for individuals with ADHS were associated with lower risks of self-harm and accidents, demonstrating the importance of proper medical treatment in overall safety and well-being. Additionally, for those looking to boost their cognitive function, a new study suggests that strategic power naps might be the answer. German researchers found that short afternoon naps were associated with enhanced problem-solving abilities and creativity -- though Patel advises keeping these naps to 20 to 30 minutes to avoid disrupting nighttime sleep patterns.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- USA Today
Amber Alert issued for Idaho teens feared to be with religious polygamy group
Idaho State Police issued an Amber Alert for two teens whose mother and authorities believes they may be headed out of state to meet a religious group known for practicing polygamy. On June 22, siblings Allen Larand Fischer, 13, and Rachelle Leray Fischer, 15, were reported missing from their home in Monteview, an unincorporated community in Jefferson County. At the time the brother and sister vanished, the children were living with their family's home in the eastern region of the state, officials said. Troopers reported the children "may be with adult siblings" en route to a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint (FLDS) group in Mendon, a city in northern Utah near where the children used to live. 'It is believed that the children willingly left to return to Trenton, Utah due to religious beliefs,' the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted in a news release statement. The town of Trenton is about 18 miles north of Mendon. "I'm very concerned," the children's mother Elizabeth Round, told East Idaho News. A former FLDS member, Round told the outlet she left the siblings at home to attend Sunday night Bible study and when she returned about two hours lageter, they were gone. "Somebody came by... and hauled off with them," Round said. In an interview, Roundy said the missing children may be with older siblings and members of the FLDS, she believes were involved in abducting her teenagers. Roundy was a member of the FLDS Church under she was exiled in 2020. Gone: Why wasn't an Amber Alert sent for the 3 sisters found dead in Washington? Description of missing Idaho teens Police described Allen as 5'9', 135 pounds with longer sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. The boy was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. Officials said Rachelle is 5'5', 135 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a green dress. Anyone with information about the children or their possible sighting is asked to call 911 of the sheriff's office at at 208-745-9210 (Option 7). This is a developing story. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
NBC News
26-06-2025
- NBC News
Amber alert issued for two missing Idaho teens linked to FLDS
Idaho officials are looking for two missing teenagers connected to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Allen Larand Fischer, 13, and Rachelle Leray Fischer, 15, were reported missing on June 22 from Monteview, Idaho. The Jefferson County Sheriff's said the children are believed to have left Monteview and possibly returned to Trenton, Utah, where they previously lived. It's believed the children went missing between 6 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Idaho State Police released an Amber Alert for the children. Allen is described as 5'9'', 135 pounds, with longer sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. Rachelle is 5'5'', 135 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, last seen in a green prairie dress. 'It is believed that the children willingly left to return to Trenton, Utah due to religious beliefs,' the sheriff's office initially said. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office said they weren't sure if they had left the state. 'At this time, we are unsure if they have left the immediate area or are still close by,' officials said. The sheriff's office noted that their older sister, Elantra Dee Fischer, now 18, was reported missing on Jan. 1, 2023 and 'has not been located at this time.' Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 208-745-9210 option 7 or dialing 911 for your local law enforcement. FLDS is a polygamist sect t hat splintered off the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and adherents live in small towns on the Utah-Arizona border. FLDS is led by fundamentalist Mormon leader Warren Jeffs, who was arrested in 2006 and has been serving a life sentence in Texas since 2011 for sexually assaulting girls he took as child brides. He's seen by many as the faith's current prophet. Allen and Rachelle's mother, Elizabeth Roundy, said she returned from her family Bible class Sunday night and found them both gone. 'My children asked if they could go down to the shop to get on the internet … so they could watch videos while I went to the class,' Roundy told 'I allowed them to do it, and that wasn't very smart of me. I let them go down there, and when I came back to get them, they were gone. Somebody came by the shop and hauled off with them.' Roundy was part of the FLDS Church, but was exiled in 2020. She moved to Idaho and after a lengthy custody battle for her three children with her ex-husband, she was awarded full custody in 2021. But her ex, Nephi Fischer has fought to get them back, according to the outlet. Efforts to contact Roundy and Fischer by phone were unsuccessful Thursday. Roundy believes that the kids' older siblings and other members of FLDS were involved in abducting Allen and Rachelle. 'I believe they could have been watching and it's my guess that they were lingering around in the neighborhood somewhere waiting for a chance to grab the children,' Roundy told the outlet. 'I've seen their vehicles driving past my place, up and down the roads, even past the shop the kids got picked up at just barely on Friday.' 'I'm very concerned about their well-being, and of course, I'm missing them very badly. I'm heartbroken they're gone,' she added.
CNN
26-06-2025
- CNN
Amber Alert issued for missing Idaho teenagers feared to be with FLDS group in Utah
Idaho State Police have issued an Amber Alert for two missing Idaho teenagers believed to be headed to a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints group in Utah. Siblings Allen Larand Fischer, 13, and Rachelle Leray Fischer, 15, were reported missing from Monteview, Idaho, on Sunday and 'may be with adult siblings,' the state police said. 'It is believed that the children willingly left to return to Trenton, Utah due to religious beliefs,' the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on social media, adding the teens previously lived in Trenton. The teens' mother, Elizabeth Roundy, is a former FLDS member who has sole court-ordered custody of Allen and Rachelle, she told CNN affiliate KIFI. 'Their father's been trying to get them away from me because I left the FLDS and he believes that I'm an apostate,' she said. Since the Amber Alert was issued Monday, detectives have narrowed down the time frame that the children went missing to Sunday between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time. 'At this time, we are unsure if they have left the immediate area or are still close by,' the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. The sibling's now 18-year-old sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, was also reported missing in January 2023, the sheriff's office noted. Allen was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans, while Rachelle was last seen wearing a green dress, according to state police. Law enforcement agencies are asking anyone who may have seen the missing siblings to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. This is a developing story and will be updated.
