Amy Carlson formed the Love Has Won cult in 2006, And also claimed to be Mother Of GOD

The group gained publicity when it became the focus of a 2020 episode of the Dr. Phil Show that saw a former follower speak out against it, while other followers praised it and its leader.

According to claims featured in the episode, Carlson told her followers that she could fix people's brains and perform spiritual surgeries.

She also claimed to have been Joan of Arc, Marilyn Monroe and Cleopatra.

"Love Has Won's unusual practices allegedly included standing for very long stretches of time without any sitting and getting a minimal amount of sleep

On April 28, 2021, the mummified remains of Amy Carlson, the 45-year-old leader of the group Love Has Won, were found in a home in Moffat, Colorado.

The outlet also reported that according to the Saguache County coroner's report, she died from alcohol abuse, anorexia, and chronic colloidal silver ingestion.

Her body was decorated with Christmas lights, per the publication.

Carlson was known to her followers as "Mother God" and claimed to be able to cure cancer and communicate with angels. She also said she was the reincarnation of both Jesus Christ and Marilyn Monroe. According to affidavits taken by the Saguache County Sheriff's Office, the group was brainwashing people and stealing their money. 

While police do not believe that there was any foul play associated with Carlson's death, seven members of the group were arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and two counts of child abuse.

Police identified the arrested members as Ryan Kramer, Christopher Royer, Sarah Rudolph, Karin Raymond, Jason Castillo, John Robertson and Obdulia Franco. Kramer and Raymond were released from jail on personal recognizance bonds, with more hearings scheduled for later this month.