Kat Torres had it all—famous friends, a jet-setting modelling career and a social media feed that painted the picture of a woman who had truly made it. 

But behind the flawless photos and inspirational captions lurked a far darker reality. Torres wasn’t just living the influencer dream; she was building something far more dangerous. What began as a pursuit of fame spiralled into a cult-like following, where influence became control, and admiration, exploitation.

So, how does someone with a face as angelic as Kat Torres become a cult leader and accused sex trafficker? 

Journalist and Don’t Cross Kat podcast host Chico Felitti joins us to uncover the disturbing truth behind the rise—and fall—of Kat Torres.

Find the podcast here: https://wondery.com/shows/guru/season/2/

CREDITS 

Guest: Chico Felitti

Host: Claire Murphy

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Kat Torres had it all&mdash;famous friends, a jet-setting modelling career and a social media feed that painted the picture of a woman who had truly made it.&nbsp;
But behind the flawless photos and inspirational captions lurked a far darker reality. Torres wasn&rsquo;t just living the influencer dream; she was building something far more dangerous.&nbsp;What began as a pursuit of fame spiralled into a cult-like following, where influence became control, and admiration, exploitation.
So, how does someone with a face as angelic as Kat Torres become a cult leader and accused sex trafficker?&nbsp;
Journalist and <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/guru/season/2/">Don&rsquo;t Cross Kat</a> podcast&nbsp;host&nbsp;Chico Felitti joins us to uncover the disturbing truth behind the rise&mdash;and fall&mdash;of Kat Torres.
Find the podcast here: <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/guru/season/2/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wondery.com/shows/guru/season/2/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747349402253000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0uQwhF7BwX8HgqrTO-Ao2k">https://wondery.com/shows/guru/season/2/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chicofelitti/?hl=en">Chico Felitti</a>
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-murphy-52121979/?originalSubdomain=au">Claire Murphy</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahli-blackman-205a891b7/?originalSubdomain=au">Tahli Blackman</a>
Audio Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobroundsound/?originalSubdomain=au">Jacob Round</a>
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If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on <a href="tel:1300 22 4636">1300 22 4636</a>.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Kat Torres: The Influencer Convicted Of Human Trafficking

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