Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs Page #4

Synopsis: Aged Rulon Jeffs is the leader - the prophet - of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) centered in Colorado City, Arizona. His followers believe the prophet is the voice of God. The church espouses polygamy - most specifically men married to several women - as a means of eternal salvation of the highest order. The prophet places the females into marriages, often as soon as they are of child bearing age, which in the eyes of the law is considered child abuse if the female is a minor. Following Rulon's death, his son Warren Jeffs assumes the FLDS leadership as prophet, somewhat against the wants of FLDS council who believed they should vote on who should become leader. Regardless, many of the congregation do follow his word as gospel as their new prophet. But Warren is more reckless in his decisions than his father, with some, including some of the young minor women, questioning his unbending decisions, excommunication often the price for crossing those d
Genre: Biography, Drama
Director(s): Gabriel Range
Production: Sony Pictures Television
 
IMDB:
5.7
NOT RATED
Year:
2014
120 min
127 Views


But the thing is...

I need to know

that you believe in me too.

Your sister, Rebecca...

she disappointed me.

She's been disloyal.

And disloyalty is something

that I just can't tolerate.

I have to put a stop to it.

I do believe in you, Uncle Warren.

I do.

Well, I'm really glad to hear that,

Elissa...

because your faith is the only thing

that truly protects you.

What is it?

Warren, there's a real investigation

going on here.

- They're talking to Rebecca.

- It's all hearsay.

Mohave County

doesn't have any evidence.

It's more than just the subpoena.

That investigator, Engels, he's gathering

evidence about child brides.

- Oh, God, no.

- What do you want me to do?

For God's sakes, Bill, you need to

run those rabble-rousers out on a rail.

This guy's appointed by the county

attorney. I can't make him disappear.

- You got a badge too.

- Damn it, Bill.

- You must be able to do some...

- Enough!

God has spoken to me.

Greater glory awaits us

in the new Zion.

It's time to leave the Crick.

How much land is available?

Tract R17 has 1700 acres.

- Neighbors?

- Not for miles.

- What's the asking price?

- It's cheap.

Just under a million

for the whole parcel...

but they wanna know

who they're selling to.

Offer them $700,000.

Do it through Allred's company...

and tell the sellers that the land will

be used as a corporate hunting retreat.

Can we do that?

This is the new Zion, Joe.

We can do anything we want.

Come on, come on, come on.

Please help me.

Please help me.

Ladies, you need to concentrate

on the bond of oneness.

I need you to assist each other.

No one just stands around.

I want you to learn the heavenly gentle

touch that, when you touch someone...

the fiery spirit of God

is felt by that person.

Now, look around.

Do you see the light

in each other's eyes?

That's it, like Sister Katie's doing.

That's right.

Now, Sister Amelia, come here.

Come here and revive me.

If you're not ready, you'll be sent out.

The work the Lord has for me to do

is too important...

to allow fearful wives

or doubting wives.

You must make sure...

that you're not holding

on to any of those

little particles of selfish emotion.

Katie, help her.

All of you, place your hands on us.

And thus sayeth the Lord:

"Forever sacrifice

all of your false traditions."

Thank you.

So, Elissa,

you know why we're here, right?

You understand

what we're talking about?

We're talking about accomplice

to rape...

conspiracy to commit sexual acts

with a minor.

These are very, very serious crimes.

They're crimes that we need to stop.

And I believe,

with your testimony, we can.

- There would be a trial?

- Eventually, yes.

Just think of all the young girls,

just like you, that you can save.

I'm not sure if I'm ready for that.

I understand, but see,

I figure with Warren behind bars...

this whole thing

could just come tumbling down...

and then you and your family,

well, you'd have some hope.

Will Uncle Warren know that it was me?

- Hello?

- Warren, they sprung this raid on us.

- They what?

- They're coming for you.

You got five minutes to get out, max.

We know there are approximately

80 adults on the compound.

The Intel says that Warren Jeffs

will most likely be sleeping...

in the master bedroom right here.

What is it?

Warren?

Did that come from town?

It turned in from one of the side roads

back there.

Go, go, go.

- Watch out and clear the perimeter.

- All clear.

Mohave County

Sheriff's Department.

I have an arrest warrant

for Warren Jeffs.

Is Warren Jeffs here?

Identify yourself, ma'am.

My name is Janine Jeffs...

the wife of the one true prophet,

Warren Steed Jeffs.

One of the nation's

most notorious polygamists...

is now the focus of an all-out manhunt

by U.S. law enforcement.

Well, tonight Warren

Jeffs is a fugitive...

but to his followers,

he's still a prophet.

Leads are pouring in,

according to authorities...

but so far, no one can say

for sure where Warren Jeffs is.

So why is law enforcement

having such a tough time...

catching fugitive polygamist

sect leader Warren Jeffs?

Like Jesus, I am persecuted.

Like Jesus, I shall return.

For this, you will have no warning.

Prepare yourself to be worthy...

for I will bring the wrath of God down

upon those who come against me.

We do not know where he is right now.

However, there are several locations

where we know that he has followers...

and we believe that he travels

between those locations.

I didn't think you'd get here so quick.

You're not dressed appropriately.

She was out getting groceries and trying

not to attract attention, like you said.

While I'm here,

women will be dressed appropriately.

Yes, sir.

- What about the money?

- That's here.

It's 50,000.

I withdrew it from six different banks,

just like you asked.

- You're on TV.

- Turn it up.

Warren Steed Jeffs,

now on the list...

alongside the likes of Osama bin Laden

and James "Whitey" Bulger...

wanted on, among other things,

18 counts of murder.

Today we're announcing

the addition of Warren Steed Jeffs...

to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.

This designation carries

with it a $100,000 reward...

for information

leading to the arrest of Mr. Jeffs.

Ten Most Wanted list.

I'm gonna be bigger than bin Laden.

This is kind of out in public, isn't it?

It's called hiding in

plain sight, Brent,

and Isaac wanted to

pick up some supplies.

There's something you should know,

Warren.

They got someone to testify

against you.

It's Elissa Wall.

They've got the marriage records,

Warren. Photos from the wedding.

If she testifies, it's over.

Elissa Wall has chosen the path

to perdition.

Blood atonement

is the only way for her now.

We know where she is.

What do you wanna do

about the special investigator?

Let all those

who are against us be damned.

I wish we could just

get something to eat.

So we'll stop at a gas station.

But someone might recognize you.

Aren't you afraid of getting arrested?

Why would I be afraid?

God is never going to let that happen.

FBI!

Engels.

Where?

Got it. Thanks.

Matt, we got a possible sighting

of Warren in Texas...

just outside of Eldorado on the 190.

Gotta get a warning to the T.H.P.

Can you do that for me?

- Just ask for...

- Twenty on 10, please.

I have to go.

- Can I have some candy?

- Don't touch that.

Thirty-one fifty-five.

And one of those prepaid phone cards,

please.

These they're so good.

- Look what I got.

- What is that?

You're famous, Uncle Warren.

State police.

Pull over. Act normal.

What's the problem, officer?

Your temp license is partially obscured

by the plate holder...

so I can't see the plate.

That's a violation.

- I'll get it fixed as...

- License and registration, sir.

- The vehicle does not belong to you?

- No. It's my boss's car.

He let us borrow it. We're on vacation.

We're just heading back to Denver.

- And what is your name?

- It doesn't matter.

You're making me nervous, mister.

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