John Todd (conspiracy theorist)
American conspiracy theorist (1949–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Wayne Todd (May 19, 1949[1][2] – November 10, 2007),[3] also known as "John Todd Collins", "Lance Collins",[4] "Kris Sarayn Kollyns", and "Christopher Kollyns",[5] was an American speaker and conspiracy theorist. He claimed to be a former occultist who was born into a 'witchcraft family' before converting to Christianity. He was a primary source for many Chick Publications works against Dungeons & Dragons, Catholicism, Neopaganism, and Christian rock.
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Born | (1949-05-19)May 19, 1949 |
Died | November 10, 2007(2007-11-10) (aged 58) South Carolina, US |
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Occupation | Public speaker |
Years active | 1968–1983 |
Criminal charge | Rape |
Criminal penalty | 30 years imprisonment |
Criminal status | Convicted |
In his public appearances, Todd made a variety of claims about witches, Satanists, and the Illuminati, who he alleged were conspiring against Christians. These purported conspiracies often included government officials and leaders of Christian organizations. In 1988 Todd was convicted in South Carolina on charges of rape and sentenced to 30 years in a prison. In 2004 he was released from prison and placed in a psychiatric facility, where he died in 2007.