For years the world asked why Andrea Yates took the lives of her five children. Now The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story goes beyond what anyone thought they knew to explore a disturbing influence no one has fully examined before. This three‑part docuseries reveals how a rogue street preacher and his teachings warped a vulnerable mind with tragic results. "The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story" premieres January 6 on ID and streaming on @HBOMax. #CultBehindTheKiller |

Andrea Yates drowned her five children, ages ranging from 6 months to seven years old, in a bathtub 25 years ago. Yates has been living in a mental facility in Texas since being found not guilty by reason of insanity. She claimed she suffered from a severe post-partum psychosis. Now, a new HBO Max documentary is raising questions. The documentary "The Cult Behind The Killer" shows Yate's es-husband, Rusty, today. Twenty-five years ago he was seen in court supporting his wife. #Texas #TrueCrime |