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Aug 2, 2022 at 9:30 am
Leah Sottile's When the Moon Turns to Blood Examines Mormon Extremism at the Roots of Alleged Murders
Unlike other investigations, Sotille’s book focuses on the social and political context that may have led to the killings of two children: 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and her 7-year-old brother, JJ Vallow.
Paige Vickers
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