An unnamed cult and its crimes are the center focus of True Detective Season 1. It's known, unofficially, as the Tuttle Cult, the Carcosa Cult, or the Yellow King Cult.
History[]
The cult is mainly composed of the Tuttle Family, a very powerful and influential dynasty that's ruled Louisiana for decades, through their involvement in business, education, philanthropy, religion and politics. The cult's motives and beliefs are unknown, but they seem to worship "Carcosa" and "The Yellow King" through human sacrifice involving the sexual torture of dozens of children as well as young women. The Tuttles use their own elementary schools as fronts, as well as their status as prominent Christian conservatives, and their crimes go unnoticed and unpunished for decades thanks to a conspiracy tied with local police and even the government. One of the rituals is seen on tape, where a total of nine cultists are visible, all disguised with animalistic Mardi Gras clothing. From 1995 to 2012, detectives Rustin Cohle and Martin Hart gradually uncover the conspiracy of the cult. By 2012, the cult is nearly defunct as most members of the Tuttle family have died, leaving bastard son Errol Childress left to uphold its traditions.
After Childress is killed and his crimes exposed, the Tuttles deny any involvement and manage to remain unpunished thanks to their connections and influence.
Known Members[]
- Sam Tuttle
- Billy Lee Tuttle
- Billy Childress
- Errol Childress
- Edwin Tuttle
- Ted Childress
- Reggie Ledoux
- Dewall Ledoux
- Commander Speece (possibly)
- Guy Francis (possibly)
- Officer Childress (possibly)