The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story is a three-part docuseries which centers around the spine-chilling murder investigation of five innocent children who mother becomes their killer.

Last Updated: 02.20 PM, Feb 18, 2026
The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story is among the spine-chilling true crime cases that shocked the world. A mother, who drowned her five children, becomes a central part of the story and haunts everyone with a darker conspiracy. The terrifying case is set to unveil its true crime story on Discovery Plus (via OTTplay Premium). Here’s more about the docuseries that serves up some gruesome details about a cult that claimed several lives.
The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story premiered on HBO Max in January and has now marked its global premiere with its release on Discovery+ (accessible with OTTplay Premium). A shocking true crime docuseries about a twisted mother who killed five of her children. The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story has finally released all three episodes in India and worldwide with Discovery Plus. Each episode is about 41 minutes long and centers around police investigation, archival footage, and the haunting tale of manipulation.
The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story centers around the spine-chilling murder investigation behind the death of five innocent children, whose own mother becomes their worst fear as she kills them. What earlier unveils the motive as postpartum depression soon takes a darker turn when a preacher’s twisted manipulation takes center stage.
This three-part docuseries takes you on the chilling case of 2001 when a mother drowned her five children for salvation. The documentary series features archival interviews, police interrogation, and investigation. From the killer mother confessing her haunting crime to the grieving father and the manipulative preacher, the docuseries peels different layers of the cases’ complexities.
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Q. Where to watch The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story in India?
A. The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story is available to watch on Discovery Plus and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Who is Andrea Yates?
A. Andrea Yates is a mother who was convicted of killing five of her children by drowning them in the family bathtub. She suffered from postpartum despression and also was maniulated by a twisted preacher.
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