Saturday, September 1, 2018

UPDATED::Warrant: Southington man, cult leader murdered, dismembered in 2004 by cult members

UPDATE::  Cult member pleads not guilty in killing of cult leader
One of two men charged in connection with a cult-related killing in Connecticut 14 years ago has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Rudy Hannon pleaded not guilty Monday in the July 2004 death of 70-year-old Paul Sweetman, of Southington.

The 72-year-old Hannon and the other suspect were arrested this summer.
Two religious cult members charged in the 2004 killing of a Southington cult leader allegedly dismembered the man before burying his remains in separate locations in New Britain.

Rudy Hannon, 72, and Sorek Minery, 42, of 225 Covey Road, Burlington, were charged this week with murder and felony murder in the July 2004 killing of Southington resident Paul Sweetman.

Sweetman was described as “the chief apostle” in the religious cult “The Work” led by Brother Julius and based in Meriden. 

Warrant: Southington man, cult leader murdered, dismembered in 2004 by cult members

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