Former Member Details Allegations Against 'His Way' Cult in SoCal Missing Persons Case

Allegations Against 'His Way Spirit Let Assemblies'

• 💡 A former member describes the religious group 'His Way Spirit Let Assemblies' as cult-like, with leaders exercising cold, controlling influence over members' actions.
• ⚠️ Members are allegedly punished if they do not follow orders, and the group constantly prepares for the end of the world.
• 💰 The former member left because the group became too focused on money, which he claims goes to the pastors.

Disappearance of Emilio

• 📌 The investigation centers on the disappearance of former member Emilio, who was last seen in May 2023 after meeting with a high-ranking group member.
• 🔍 Emilio's case, initially a missing persons investigation, turned into a possible homicide after Redlands Police found a rental truck he was driving with evidence inside.
• 🏢 Emilio had left the group to start his own pest control company and was planning a satellite office in Southern California, which reportedly made the group unhappy.
• 📜 The group allegedly sent Emilio a cease and desist letter regarding his new business venture.

Leadership and Wider Investigation

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The group's leaders, Pastor Darrell Music Martin and his wife Catherine Martin (who calls herself a prophetess), are central to the investigation.
• ⚖️ The Martins and two other members were recently arrested on weapons charges.
• 🔍 Authorities are also investigating possible connections between the group and another missing former member, as well as the death of a four-year-old boy.
• 🏠 Many members reportedly live in large groups at various properties, while the children live with the Martins in their large house.