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Ted Patrick

Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Patrick, Jr. (born 1930) is an American anti-cult activist, best known for his invention and prolific use of the practice known as deprogramming. He is sometimes referred to as the "father of deprogramming."

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Known for
Anti-cult activism; deprogramming pioneer
Born
Theodore Roosevelt Patrick, Jr. 1930 (age 95–96) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations
Kidnapper, deprogrammer, author

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Early life

Career as a deprogrammer

Civil and criminal proceedings involving Patrick

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Ted Patrick

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Ted Patrick

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related to Civil and criminal proceedings involving Patrick · 15
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Ted Patrick → Theodore Roosevelt Patrick, Jr. 1930 (age 95–96) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
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Ted Patrick → Anti-cult activism; deprogramming pioneer
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Ted Patrick → Kidnapper, deprogrammer, author

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Ted PatrickKnown forAnti-cult activism; deprogramming pioneer1.00infobox
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Ted Patrickrelated to Civil and criminal proceedings involving PatrickIn February0.60section
Ted Patrickrelated to Civil and criminal proceedings involving PatrickDaniel Voll0.60section
Ted Patrickrelated to Civil and criminal proceedings involving PatrickFarmington0.60section
Ted Patrickrelated to Civil and criminal proceedings involving PatrickConnecticut0.60section

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