The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story plot
When Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the family bathtub one June morning in 2001, the world was shocked—what could drive a young mother to do such a thing to her own children? After her confession, it was determined that Yates suffered from postpartum depression and psychosis. But while understanding her mental illness helped shed light on Andrea's struggles before the incident, the reality in the years since her case has proven far more complex. This docuseries reveals the complexities of the case and exposes the sinister influence of a cult that distorted her sense of reality—with deadly consequences.