Samuel Bateman
Definition
Samuel Rappylee Bateman is an American self-proclaimed prophet and leader of a polygamist sect that splintered from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), known for orchestrating child sexual abuse involving underage girls as 'spiritual wives.'
In December 2024, Bateman was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for conspiracy to transport minors for criminal sexual activity and tampering with evidence.
His story gained renewed attention in 2026 with the Netflix documentary 'Trust Me: The False Prophet,' exposing his cult's operations.
Examples
Samuel Bateman's family reunions must have been epic, with enough spiritual wives to fill a small town hall.
Thanks to Samuel Bateman's prophetic vision, his followers mastered the art of early commitment, long before the feds crashed the party.
Samuel Bateman turned Colorado City into his personal matrimonial empire, proving one man's heaven is another's felony.
Samuel Bateman's Netflix debut as the false prophet has streaming enthusiasts debating if 50 years is enough for such divine drama.