Karla LaVey, an American radio show host and former high priestess of the Church of Satan, has dedicated her life to promoting and defending the Satanic cult. As the daughter of the founder and high priest of the Church of Satan, she has been immersed in the Satanic culture since birth. Now, as the founder and administrator of the First Satanic Church, Karla LaVey has taken on the role of educating the public about the true nature of Satanism. Through lecture tours, appearances in documentaries and talk shows, interviews, and hosting radio shows, she aims to dispel the misconceptions surrounding Satanism, which she believes is unfairly associated with heinous acts. With unwavering determination, Karla LaVey is working towards the rise of Satanism and the eradication of misunderstandings.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Karla Maritza LaVey
- Age: 71 Years, 71 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Father: Anton Szandor LaVey
- Mother: Carole Lansing
- Siblings: Satan Xerxes Carnacki LaVey, Zeena Schreck
- Born Country: United States
- U.S. State: California
- City: San Francisco, California
- Founder/Co-Founder: First Satanic Church
Career
In 1966, Anton LaVey founded the Church of Satan, with Karla LaVey as the co-founder and one of its main representatives. Over the years, Karla played a significant role in promoting the Church of Satan. In 1970, she appeared in two documentaries that shed light on Satanism. The first documentary, titled ‘Satanis: The Devil’s Mass,’ explored the Church of Satan and its founder, Anton LaVey. The second documentary, ‘Witchcraft 70,’ provided a detailed exploration of satanic rituals from around the world. In 1993, another documentary called ‘Speak of the Devil: The Canon of Anton LaVey’ was released, focusing on the Church of Satan and its founder.
In 1979, Karla LaVey was assigned the task of overseeing the International Church of Satan headquarters in Amsterdam. Her dedication and efforts to promote the Church of Satan led to her being given the title of high priestess in the late 1970s. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she actively promoted the church on various platforms, including appearances on shows like ‘Joan Rivers Show,’ ’60 Minutes,’ ’20/20,’ and ‘Ron Reagan Show,’ where she aimed to dispel misinformation and prejudices about Satanism.
Controversy and Formation of First Satanic Church
After the death of her father in 1997, Karla LaVey’s role in the Church of Satan came under threat. Initially, it was agreed that Karla and Blanche Barton, Anton’s partner and mother of his only son, would have equal roles in running the church. However, a dispute arose when Blanche Barton claimed that Anton LaVey had left all his possessions to her. She produced a will that transferred ownership of his belongings, writings, and royalties to her. Karla contested the will, and the court ruled it invalid. The court divided Anton’s property among his three children and granted ownership of the Church of Satan to Blanche Barton.
Following the change in leadership, Karla LaVey decided to establish her own church. On October 31, 1999, she founded the First Satanic Church, headquartered in San Francisco. The primary objective of the church is to continue spreading the teachings of Anton LaVey. Members of the First Satanic Church are required to read all the books written by Anton LaVey, particularly the Satanic Bible. The church has a detailed membership process, and membership is not open to everyone.
Present Activities
Currently, the First Satanic Church, founded by Karla LaVey, supports ‘The 600 Club,’ an internet forum that encourages conversations among Satanists and aims to counter false propaganda against the First Satanic Church and Satanism in general. The church also hosts various shows to promote Satanism. Since 1998, Karla has been organizing the Black X-Mass Show every year in December, which is open to the public. Additionally, she hosts a radio show called ‘The Voice of Satan,’ where she discusses Satanism and plays music that she grew up listening to.
Family & Personal Life
Karla LaVey was born in 1952 to Anton LaVey and Carole Lansing. As the eldest child of Anton, she held a significant role in the Church of Satan. Karla has two half-siblings: Zeena Schreck, one of the founders of the Church of Satan, and Xerxes LaVey, the only son of Anton and the heir apparent of the Church of Satan. Karla LaVey has never been married and does not have any children. She also does not have a public social media presence.