Inside The Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints

Incest Has Led To A Specific, Sometimes Fatal Genetic Condition In The FLDS Community

Men are marrying tons of women in the FLDS community and there are only so many women to choose from. The FLDS community is estimated to be only around 7,000 to 10,000 people strong, which is why incest runs rampant behind the scenes. This has led to a genetic disease commonly referred to as “Polygamist’s Down’s.” This condition is extremely rare and only happens when there’s a lot of genetic inbreeding, but Colorado City and Hildale have the world’s highest instances of this disease. There’s certainly a connection!