The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story

When Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the family bathtub one June morning in 2001, the world was left shocked – what could make a young mother do something like that to her own children? In the wake of her confession, it was established Yates was suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis. But while understanding of her mental illness helped illuminate Andrea's struggle prior to the incident, now 25 years later, ID unravels the deeply tangled layers in which a cult can influence vulnerable individuals through manipulation and control by offering unprecedented insight into Michael Woroniecki, a rogue street preacher turned cult leader, and his connection to Andrea Yates.

Show Info

Network: United States Investigation Discovery (2026 - now)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 20:00 (~ min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Crime
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

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Previous Episode

Revelation

Episode 1x03; Jan 6, 2026

Andrea Yates faces two trials in the aftermath of the drownings, exposing the preacher's lingering influence. As Woroniecki deflects blame onto Rusty, a juror quietly reveals that his teachings shaped the verdict, raising questions of accountability.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: RevelationJan 6, 2026
1x02: The Horror WithinJan 6, 2026
1x01: IndoctrinationJan 6, 2026
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