| Record | OBS-0678 |
|---|---|
| Category | Media/Disinformation |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | In 2000, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones infiltrated the Bohemian Grove and recorded a ritual involving the burning of an effigy. He claimed this was evidence of a satanic ritual and human sacrifice, but his claims have been widely debunked. |
| Origin | The infiltration occurred in 2000, and Jones's documentary spread these claims. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The ritual is a theatrical performance called the 'Cremation of Care,' which is a symbolic act. There is no evidence of human sacrifice or satanic worship. |
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