It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that all the crimes in this tragic story are centred around U.S. citizens, cumulating with a crime on U.S. soil, which was directly caused by past abuse, amply documented online and corroborated by multiple victims and witnesses. Please donate if you can. Why is that? She is the current leader of The Family International, formerly known … That doesn’t seem to stop authorities from working together internationally to prosecute terrorists or other prolific criminals, even when dealing with cold crimes, does it? co-director of the Family Clearly, you haven't actually read the Bible (at least all of it) or you wouldn't be in so much garbage as you are now. She is also called Maria, Mama Maria, Maria David, Maria Fontaine, and Queen Maria. I found the identity of my own abuser a couple of months ago. What a life full of anxiety you must live...perhaps that is karma already at work. Karen Elva Zerby legally changed her name to Katherine Rianna Smith in 1997 and uses the following pseudonyms: Mama, Mama Maria, Queen Maria, Maria David, Maria Berg, Maria Fontaine. Photos | Summary | Follow. Nothing! I contacted the FBI to report her whereabouts and I have received no reply to date. She is also called Maria, Mama Maria, Maria David, Maria Fontaine, and Queen Maria. https://thefamilyinternationalwiki.com/index.php/Karen_Zerby After all, Berg was the founder and leader of the cult when sexual abuse was most rampant. Each of us is unique in God's eyes. She has been a part of the movement ever since back in 1969, she has written many articles concerning Christian faith life. But Zerby’s role was well known within the cult, and is the reason so many ex-members are furious that she is currently living a carefree, wealthy life, rather than one behind bars, which is exactly where she belongs. Do stay in touch via my website or social media. Throughout the 1980s she dictated and enforced elements of discipline, ending for instance a training program for children she deemed too harsh. For legal reasons I am forced to add here that Karen Zerby has repeatedly denied all allegations of abuse, despite the photographic and literary evidence in ‘The Story of Davidito’ book, and despite her son’s testimony (amongst others) in the suicide video left behind. We were brainwashed FROM BIRTH and many of us lived in complete isolation from society for the entirety of our childhood. By age 14, Edwards was ready to leave. When your primary focus in life is scraping together enough money to feed yourself (and many left with children in tow) you are unlikely to even contemplate seeking justice. Karen Zerby is the spiritual and administrative Karen Zerby is on Facebook. I hope you are on the road to recovery. Karen Zerby, Berg’s widow, assumed leadership of the group, along with her new husband, Steve Kelly. This petition starter stood up and took action. Karen We are used and abused time and time again by tabloids and other parties, who are only interested in using our traumatic childhoods as sensational stories to attract readers or to further their own agenda. Many ex-members live with PTSD and struggle to get through life after leaving. She first was a secretary for the groups founder, David Brandt Berg (1919-1994), and later became his wife and trusted companion for the next 25 years up until his death in 1994. Like the universal heavenly Father that He is, God loves She was previously married to, Allison Mack Isn't the Only Hollywood Star to Join a Cult — These Other Celebs Are Members Too, What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. He later separated from his first wife, Jane, and Zerby became his wife. continues to emphasize mission and An UPROAR is needed and the change needs to start in the U.S. She is also called Maria, Mama Maria,[1] Maria David,[1] Maria Fontaine, and Queen Maria. became a secretary to its founder, David Brandt Berg Karen Zerby, Self: First Tuesday. and grace reach out to all of His creations the same. Karen was born on 7-31-1946 in Camden, New Jersey. Even as young adults escaping the cult, we had no idea what our rights were and it took most of us over a decade to realise the enormity of what we had been through, let alone deal with the difficulties of facing life in an alien society with no support, education or finances. 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The Story of Davidito indicates that Zerby intentionally had sexual intercourse in her son's presence, permitted others to photograph his sexual abuse, permitted these photographs and written accounts of the abuse to be published in Family publications distributed to thousands of Family members, and allowed Kelley and other adults to sexually abuse him, including allowing and encouraging adult women to fondle his genitals and perform fellatio on him. She was previously married to David Berg. Her aging, alcoholic husband had long been unfit to run the organisation and she had taken over the daily management of the cult with Steven Kelly. These two women directly abused, and allowed others to abuse, their own children: Ricky Rodriguez and Davida Kelley. God created people to be different, and He loves them View Photos. BAD 1 - 2 POOR 2 - 3 FAIR 3 - 4 GOOD 4 - 5. THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL CULT IN WHICH ACTS OF CHILD IMPRISONMENT, CHILD TRAFFICKING AND CHILD SEX SLAVERY took place WORLDWIDE... let alone other crimes, such as severe emotional, physical and educational abuse.