Karen Zerby
Karen Zerby | |
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| Born | Karen Elva Zerby July 31, 1946 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Maria, “Mama” Maria, Maria David, Maria Fontaine, “Queen” Maria |
| Occupation | Leader of The Children of God/The Family International |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, including Ricky Rodriguez |
Karen Elva Zerby (born July 31, 1946) is the leader of The Family International, founded by her former husband David Berg as the “Children of God”, proven in court to have promoted and enacted sexual abuse of adults and children, including prostitution as a means of proselytizing. She is also referred to by her followers as Maria, “Mama” Maria, Maria David, Maria Fontaine, and “Queen” Maria.