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Frederick von Mierers

Frederick von Mierers was the founder of Eternal Values, a New York-based New Age group that attracted models and socialites in the 1980s.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Frederick von Mierers was the founder of Eternal Values, a New York-based New Age group that attracted models and socialites in the 1980s. He claimed to be an extraterrestrial “walk-in” from Arcturus and used spiritual authority, psychological pressure, and financial exploitation in recruiting and controlling followers. He died in 1990 of AIDS-related complications.

Early life

Sources describe him as being born in Brooklyn in 1946 under the name Freddy Miers or Fred Meyers. Reporting says he was raised Jewish by a single mother and spent much of his childhood with an aunt.

Eternal Values

Von Mierers founded Eternal Values, a New Age group that mixed astrology, reincarnation, beauty ideals, and apocalyptic beliefs. He attracted members from the fashion world and New York social circles.

Beliefs and recruitment

He claimed to be a being from Arcturus, sent to Earth to guide a chosen elite. Accounts describe coercive control, humiliation rituals, celibacy demands, and financial extraction from followers.

Death and legacy

Von Mierers died in North Carolina in 1990 from AIDS-related complications. Interest in him revived through later articles and documentary coverage focused on Eternal Values and its former members.

Key facts

  • Founded Eternal Values in the 1980s.
  • Presented himself as an alien prophet from Arcturus.
  • Recruited followers, including fashion models and socialites, through New Age and mystical teachings.
  • Was accused of financially exploiting devotees through readings, gems, and related offerings.
  • The group was later the subject of documentaries and retrospective reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick von Mierers?
He was the founder and leader of Eternal Values, a New Age group that drew in models and socialites in the 1980s.
What did Frederick von Mierers claim about himself?
He claimed to be an alien 'walk-in' from Arcturus, sent to Earth as a spiritual guide.
What was Eternal Values?
Eternal Values was a spiritual group founded by von Mierers that blended astrology, mysticism, and apocalyptic ideas.
How did Frederick von Mierers die?
He died in 1990 from AIDS-related complications.
Where was Frederick von Mierers born?
Sources identify Brooklyn, New York, as his birthplace.
Why is he notable today?
He is chiefly remembered for leading Eternal Values and for later true-crime and documentary coverage of the group.

References

  1. Biography — https://www.biography.com/crime/a71385602/frederick-von-mierers-bring-me-the-beauties
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, background, cult leadership, death.
  2. A&E — https://www.aetv.com/articles/frederick-von-mierers-eternal-values
    Supports: Eternal Values, recruitment, beliefs, financial exploitation, death.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/untold-saga-male-supermodel-cult-1236611770/
    Supports: Identity, socialite status, cult claims, model recruitment.
  4. Time — https://time.com/article/2026/06/01/bring-me-the-beauties-true-story-eternal-values/
    Supports: Overview of Eternal Values, recruitment tactics, later history.
  5. BBC Culture — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260709-the-1980s-doomsday-cult-that-ensnared-models
    Supports: Brooklyn origin, Arcturus claim, cult practices, later retrospective context.