Glen and Bessie Hyde were newlyweds who attempted to raft down the Colorado River in 1928. Their goal was to become famous. Instead, they would become infamous — an attention-seeking couple who ignored safety precautions and never made it out of the canyon.

Countdown to the CULTS book release! Parcast’s first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults! 

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