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Kenya Begins Handing Over Bodies of Doomsday Cult Victims to Grieving Families

Kenya's government has begun handing over the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult, with exhumed bodies showing signs of starvation and strangulation. Cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces charges including murder for allegedly instructing followers to starve themselves to meet Jesus. Emotions ran high as the first bodies were handed over to relatives, with DNA testing being used to identify them. Mackenzie and his associates are set to stand trial for the torture and murder of 191 children, and his ministry has been declared a criminal organized group. Some Kenyans have criticized authorities for not acting on reports that could have prevented the deaths.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#crime-religion #cult-leader #dna-testing

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"Tragic Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Sparks Concern Over Security"

A woman armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire in the crowded Lakewood Church in Texas, before being shot and killed by security. The suspect, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, had "Palestine" written on her rifle and had a history of mental health issues and criminal convictions. One man was injured, and her 7-year-old son was critically wounded in the shootout. The motive is unclear, but investigators believe she had a familial dispute with her ex-husband's Jewish family. The church, led by televangelist Joel Osteen, is one of the largest in the country, and the incident occurred during a live stream service.

via BBC.com|

#crime-religion #joel-osteen #lakewood-church

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Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church leaves woman dead and child injured

A woman opened fire with a long gun inside Joel Osteen's megachurch in Houston, injuring two people, including a 5-year-old boy in critical condition, before being confronted and killed by off-duty officers. The motive and the woman's identity remain unknown, and it's unclear what relationship she had with the boy. The church, with a 16,000-person capacity, was preparing for its Spanish service when the shooting occurred. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed condolences, and Osteen vowed to continue uplifting people despite the tragedy.

via ABC News|

#crime-religion #houston #joel-osteen

crime-religion1 year ago•2 min saved

Shooting Incident at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Leaves Child Injured

A woman entered Lakewood Church in Houston with a rifle, opening fire and critically injuring a child and a man in his 50s. Off-duty officers responded and shot and killed the woman, who also claimed to have a bomb. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the church, led by televangelist Joel Osteen, was hosting its Spanish-language service at the time. Eyewitnesses described the chaos and fear as shots rang out, with many seeking shelter.

via The New York Times|

#crime-religion #houston #joel-osteen

crime-religion2 years ago•15 min saved

"TB Joshua: BBC Exposé Reveals Rape and Torture of Church Members"

A BBC investigation has revealed that TB Joshua, a prominent Nigerian evangelical leader, allegedly committed sexual crimes on a mass scale, with testimony from numerous survivors suggesting he abused and raped young women from around the world for nearly 20 years. The investigation, spanning three continents, uncovered harrowing stories of sexual assault, rape, forced abortions, and psychological manipulation inside Joshua's church compound in Lagos. Former disciples described a nightmarish world where reality slipped away and horrors unfolded, with allegations of brainwashing, indoctrination, and mind control. Despite the allegations, the Synagogue Church of All Nations did not respond, but denied previous claims against Joshua.

via BBC.com|

#crime-religion #cult #evangelical-church

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"Allegations of Rape and Torture Surface Against Megachurch Leader TB Joshua, BBC Investigation Reveals"

An investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the late Nigerian megachurch leader TB Joshua, including allegations of rape, forced abortions, and physical violence spanning almost 20 years. Dozens of ex-members, including five British individuals, have come forward with accounts of atrocities committed within the Synagogue Church of All Nations compound in Lagos. The church has not responded to the allegations, but previous claims have been denied. Witnesses describe being sexually assaulted, subjected to solitary confinement, and forced to undergo fake "miracle healings." The BBC's investigation, conducted with Open Democracy, is the first time multiple former church insiders have spoken on the record, with some claiming to have been physically attacked or silenced after attempting to raise the alarm.

via BBC.com|

#abuse #crime-religion #cult