The American Family Foundation has decided to sponsor an annual lecture to honor the memory of Margaret Singer. I have been asked to deliver the initial lecture at next weekend?s annual conference in Edmonton, Canada. My topic will be ?Cult leaders and Con Men-A Case Study.? My intention is to tell the story of Miller Newton?s rise and fall. I will be showing the attendees videos of ?motivation,? ?belt looping,? as well as excerpts from some of Newton?s talks and from the testimony presented at Lulu Corter?s trial. I will do my best to explain the techniques and personal qualities that enabled him to fool so many people and do so much harm to the families that trusted him while operating what amounted to a private jail. Phil Elberg
