‘Prophets’ of small Utah group Knights of the Crystal Blade married their own daughters and were planning to kidnap other children, police say

FILE - This undated file photo provided by Sanpete County Jail shows John Coltharp. Prosecutors say Coltharp and Samuel Shaffer, two Utah men who believe in doomsday and polygamy, had sexually abused young girls after conducting secret marriages they said were ordained by God. (Sanpete County Jail via AP, File)

‘Prophets’ of small Utah group Knights of the Crystal Blade married their own daughters and were planning to kidnap other children, police say

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