Sam Brower

private investigator and author

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Private investigator and author of the book Prophet’s Prey

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In 2008, authorities raided the compound of the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints - a polygamous, unsanctioned off-shoot of the Mormon Church.

'Prophet’s Prey'

In 2008, authorities raided the compound of the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints - a polygamous, unsanctioned off-shoot of the Mormon Church.

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