Bonus Sample: Inside the Church of Bleach

Four members of the Florida-based Grenon family were recently sentenced to between 5 and 12 years of prison for selling bleach. The problem? They claimed that bleach, known as Miracle Mineral Solution, cured Covid-19—as well as cancer, autism, AIDS, erectile dysfunction, and over 90% of the world's ailments. The elder Grenon, Mark, had founded the Genesis II Church of Health & Healing alongside of MMS's founder, Jim Humble, who left the church in 2017. How did the Grenons profit from industrial-strength bleach for 13 years before finally being convicted? And why are so many people sprinkling bleach crystals in their morning glass of water to "detoxify?" Derek investigates. Show Notes Family Sentenced for Selling Bleach as ‘Miracle’ Covid-19 Cure Drinking bleach can be deadly but lots of Americans are falling for fake bleach ‘cures’ Fringe 'Church' Founder on MMS: It's No Cure Genesis 2 Church FDA Warning Letter Jim Humble MMS Testimonials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices