What followed was a masterclass in coercive control . Strangis allegedly convinced Melngailis that he was part of a shadowy operation and—most infamously—that he could make her and her beloved pit bull, Leon, . To reach this "enlightened" state, Melngailis had to pass a series of "tests" that conveniently involved siphoning millions of dollars from her business into Strangis’s pockets. The Aftermath: From Fugitive to Advocate The descent was rapid:
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You can find the full series and official updates on the Netflix Tudum page . What followed was a masterclass in coercive control
The couple vanished in 2015, leaving employees unpaid and investors in the dark. The Aftermath: From Fugitive to Advocate The descent
They were famously caught in 2016 in a Tennessee motel after ordering a Domino’s pizza —ironic for a world-renowned vegan chef.