Category: Interactive Story

Ressources Dustin Lance Black Director. Under the Banner of Heaven. Aggregate Film, Imagine Television, FXP, 2022.  Krakauwer, Jon. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith. New York, Penguin, June 2004. 

Within a Mormon context, the term ‘Zion’ can have multiple interpretations. It may refer to people, those that are pure in heart, and radiate with the light of the gospel. Additionally, it is often referred to as a meeting place, a place of gathering, for members of the church. In its founding years, leaders of…

Not much came from Ron and Dan’s first interrogation. However, after being detained in a cell, they were at each other’s throats. Yelling, fist fighting, and visibly trying to cause each other harm. As well, it became very apparent from their interactions that they were both guilty of the crime. A couple of days later,…

During the interrogations, Dan ranted about the government’s tax system. These words ignited by his failed attempt to run his fathers business. At one point in the interview, he also expressed his hatred for Brenda. Always trying to reach out to his wife Matilda and meddle in their affairs. Soon after, he got caught up…

During the interrogations, Ron broke down and admitted to committing the crime. He began cracking once you asked him about his relationship with his father, and where his wife and children had gone. He said something along the lines of being a new designated prophet, and how this mission gave purpose to his life. His…

After being placed in front of court, Allen was rendered guilty. He went to Draper, and spent his last moments in-front of a firing squad. However, months later both Ron and Dan, riddled with guilt, confessed to having committed the crime. The true criminals of this tragic crime were found guilty. Unfortunately, an innocent man’s…

“They’ve found Ron and Dan Lafferty at a Casino Inn in Las Vegas. They were only there for a handful of days”, an officer announces.  “They are being brought to the station as we speak”, Bill jumps in.  He then looks at me, “They suit the description that Allen pointed out … bearded men. The thing…

I arrive at the station, the deadlines of this incident pressing down on me heavily. Bill Taba has made himself a fresh pot of coffee, the aroma spreading throughout the office. He begins,  “We’ve found the exact address of the Lafferty family cabin. A crew is going out there this morning to do a search,…

I’ve just parked in the driveway. It’s late, it’s been a long day. The sun has set, and I can see the little living room lamp that is on from the window. I rest my head back on the seat’s rest and take a couple breaths to compose myself before going in.  ___ I walk…

You continue listening to the interview, curious to see where it will lead. Bill intervenes, “So you had left the church, but you didn’t? I bet that would create tension in your relationship”. He continues, “Did she threaten to leave you? Is that what happened? I could imagine the fights … Is that why you killed…