Duluth, Georgia – A gruesome case of alleged cult-related homicide has shocked the Atlanta area, with a South Korean national found dead in the trunk of a car. The victim, Sehee Cho, 33, was reportedly lured by a “religious organization” to “find God” after a traumatic experience. Cho was allegedly killed during a brutal admission process into the “Soldiers of Christ,” a fanatic religious group led by two South Korean brothers, according to prosecutors.
Authorities arrested seven people, mostly family members, who allegedly held Cho captive in their basement for weeks, subjecting her to physical abuse which ultimately led to her death. The group was officially described as a criminal street gang based on Georgia law.
The alleged mastermind behind the “Soldiers of Christ,” Joonho Lee, 26, was identified as the founder of the group and was reportedly seeking 12 disciples. According to a cult expert, this tragic case is a chilling reminder of the presence of such groups operating in the shadows across the country.
The disturbing nature of Cho’s alleged killing, including claims of receiving instructions directly from God and being subjected to brutal rituals like exorcism, points towards cult activity rather than typical criminal behavior. This was affirmed by Dr. Steve Hassan, a noted expert on cults and a former cult member himself.
In total, seven people have been arrested in connection with Cho’s death, each facing charges of murder, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and concealing the death of another. Lawyers for the suspects have refrained from immediate comment, but the details of the case continue to draw attention to the hidden world of cult activities in the United States.