Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America? Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again, and most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.
Claire Headley was born and raised in Scientology and spent 30 years in the organization. She served as a high-ranking executive at the church’s International base before escaping shortly after her husband, Marc. In 2023, Claire testified as an Expert Witness on Scientology in the Danny Masterson trial. Claire currently serves as President of The Aftermath Foundation.
Designing and installing educational interactives across the US for past presidents and musical icons is Marc’s day job. Since 2005, Marc has worked tirelessly to expose the inner workings and abuse that occurred at the Scientology headquarters where he worked for 15 years. Marc has appeared in documentaries and TV shows profiling Scientology and their abuses in many countries. Marc has also traveled to Europe to educate government officials and law enforcement on how Scientology avoids prosecution for its activities. Marc lives in Colorado with his wife & three sons.