Ervil LeBaron | |
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| Born | Ervil Morrell LeBaron February 22, 1925 Galeana Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Died | August 15, 1981 (aged 56) Draper, Utah, US |
| Other names | The Mormon Manson[1][2] |
| Spouse | At least 13 |
| Children | 50+ |
| Criminal penalty | Life |
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| Victims | 25+ |
Span of crimes | 1974–1981 |
| Country | Mexico, United States |
| State(s) | California, Utah |
Date apprehended | June 1, 1979 |
Ervil Morrell LeBaron (February 22, 1925 – August 15, 1981) was the leader of a polygamous Mormon fundamentalist group who ordered the killings of many of his opponents, both within his own sect and in rival polygamous groups, using the religious doctrine of blood atonement to justify the murders. He was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of an opponent, and died there in 1981.
He had at least 13 wives in a plural marriage, several of whom he married while they were still underage, and several of whom were involved in the murders.
- ^ "The 'Mormon Manson' and His Family's Mexican Massacre". The Daily Beast. 2023-02-01.
- ^ "Ervil LeBaron: How a fundamentalist leader became known as the 'Mormon Manson'". The Independent. 2023-02-01.