UNITED STATES
Huffington Post
Meredith Bennett-Smith Posted: 12/31/2012
Infamous polygamist and leader of the break-off Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sect has predicted that the end of times is near, prompting some to worry about violence this New Year’s Eve.
Warren Jeffs is currently serving a life sentence in Texas for abusing underage girl “brides,” but authorities say he has been issuing missives to his 10,000 followers from his prison cell, the New York Daily News notes.
Sam Brower, a private investigator who represents former FLDS members, told CNN that law enforcement officers will be monitoring known FLDS communities as the new year approaches.
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