Murder at Ryan's Run

Beth McNamara

PHILADELPHIA CULT STORY  This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date story of MOVE told by the people who lived and survived it - ex-members known as AFRICAS and others with first hand accounts of bizarre beliefs, abuse, terror campaigns, violence, destruction, millions of dollars and the loss of more than a dozen lives including 7 children.  FBI documents, internal cult communications, obtained audio tapes and photos on social media.

*Listen to Season 1 in order, including the teasers, in order to experience the real time reporting coordinated with the cult escape of a young mother and her 5 children.

Warning:  graphic discussion of violence, death, domestic abuse, child neglect and abuse. Please take care while listening.

If you have any information relevant to investigation please email: murderatryansrun@gmail.com or message us on social media. Hosted, reported, written, edited and Executive Produced by Beth McNamara. *All individuals referenced in this series are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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BREAKING THE CYCLE
Aug 4 2021
BREAKING THE CYCLE
*EXPLICIT CONTENT - allegations child sex abuse and mention of derogatory homophobic slurs.  Intended for mature audiences only.  Please take care while listening. Josh was born into the MOVE organization in 1992 as the 6th child of longtime MOVE members Mo and Mary Africa.  Josh alleges that his childhood was not guided by his parents , but instead controlled by the leader of MOVE, Alberta Africa and  her 2nd in command, Ria.  He says that his childhood was one of intentional neglect with regard to education and that MOVE's doctrine established an environment for inappropriate sexual behavior that could be considered sexual abuse.   After 26 years, Josh cut his MOVE dreadlocks and his ties to the "family" organization he alleges is a cult.  This is his story of breaking the cycle.   If you have any information about the unsolved murder of John Gilbride or the allegations coming to light about MOVE please reach out:  murderatryansrun@gmail.com.  Be sure to check us out on instagram for bonus content, photos and interesting documents related to the podcast.  The producers wish to stress that ALL individuals referenced in this podcast are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.website and social media for photos, additional material and updates: Murder At Ryan's RunInstagramFacebook PagePodcast Press
THE MEETINGS
Aug 19 2021
THE MEETINGS
*CONTENT WARNING - this episode discusses allegations of domestic abuse/violence and contains multiple mentions of a derogatory homophobic slur.  Please take care while listening.  This episode goes inside the MOVE organization hearing from an inner circle former MOVE member that alleges that John Gilbride was terrorized in MOVE by his wife Alberta and also by MOVE members who took orders from Alberta to join in on the abuse.   This is the first time former MOVE member MARIO AFRICA has ever told this story because for the last 18 years he has worried about retaliation and has feared losing the connection to his own 2 children born into MOVE.  If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence you can find help and resources through the  National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.thehotline.org) 1-800-799-SAFE.  If you have any questions, comments or have information about the murder of John Gilbride or the current allegations of abuse within MOVE please email us:  murderatryansrun@gmail.com or send us a message on instagram @murderatryansrun.   The producers wish to stress that ALL individuals referenced in this podcast are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.  The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.website and social media for photos, additional material and updates: Murder At Ryan's RunInstagramFacebook PagePodcast Press
A GUN
Sep 15 2021
A GUN
* Content Warning: this episode mentions threats of violence against children.34 year old John Gilbride has been spending all his energy and money he does not have to fight for visitation rights with his only son Zackary.  After 4 years, John finally gets awarded weekend and holiday visitation and the case gets moved from Philadelphia to New Jersey.  MOVE has always declared that MOVE children cannot be with non-MOVE people and that they will not recognize any laws or court orders that go against MOVE Law.   All MOVE members have been called to stay at MOVE headquarters and prepare for a possible confrontation with authorities enforcing the custody order.   You will  hear from people who were inside MOVE headquarters in the days just before John Gilbride's murder.   If you have any information about the 2002 unsolved murder of John Gilbride or about the allegations of abuse inside the MOVE organization please reach out:  murderatryansrun@gmail.com or message us on instagram @murderatryansrunThe producers wish to stress that ALL individuals referenced in this podcast are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The producers of this podcast wish to stress that all individuals reference in this series are presumed innocent unless or until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law in the United States of America.website and social media for photos, additional material and updates: Murder At Ryan's RunInstagramFacebook PagePodcast Press