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Patricia Lynch, Fearless Journalist Who Took Down Cult Leaders, Dies At 82

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Pat Lynch with her dog, Mr. Ben, at Southampton Town Hall. DANA SHAW

Pat Lynch in 2010.

Pat Lynch

Former NBC investigative journalist Pat Lynch was undaunted by threats made against her in May 1978,while filming Synanon cult's property from a deserted public road in Marshall, California. She and her crew were confronted by armed men and women who held the journalists captive at gunpoint for three hours.

If not by face, Patricia Lynch was known by name — and reputation. She was a force, a fearless investigative journalist who exposed cults and their leaders for “NBC Nightly... more

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