Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
Despite being a true-crime series,Under the Banner of Heavendoes not really deal in mysteries.
The problem was the patriarchy all along, and thats no mystery.
And the final third describes the Laffertys appeals and their lack of remorse through interviews with Dan.
(Edgar-Joness look of quiet panic as she mimics the church leaders throat-slashing gesture is haunting.)
Its all bleak, awful stuff.
Dianna and Matilda got out, but what about that little girl who watched them flee?
When she grows up, what will her priesthood holder have her do?
