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"Kenyan Cult Leader Charged with Murder of 191 Children"

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 29 associates have been charged with the murder of 191 children whose bodies were found in a forest. Mackenzie allegedly ordered his followers to starve themselves and their children to death in anticipation of the world ending. The followers, members of the Good News International Church, lived in secluded settlements within the Shakahola forest. Mackenzie has also been charged with terrorism-related crimes, manslaughter, and torture, and was convicted of producing and distributing films without a license. He is cooperating with the investigation, and the defendants are due back in court on March 7 for a bond hearing.

via Reuters|

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Kenyan Doomsday Cult Death Toll Surpasses 300

The death toll from a Kenyan doomsday cult led by Paul Mackenzie has crossed 300, with more than 600 people still missing. Mackenzie is accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves and their children to death so they could go to heaven before the end of the world. Around 65 rescued followers were charged with attempted suicide after they refused to eat during their stay at a rescue center. Mackenzie was arrested on suspicion of murder but was subsequently freed.

via Reuters|

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Over 200 dead and 600 missing in Kenya cult tragedy.

The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya has risen to 201 after police exhumed 22 more bodies, most of them bearing signs of starvation. The bodies are believed to be those of followers of a pastor based in coastal Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, who is alleged to have ordered congregants to starve to death in order to meet Jesus. More than 600 people are still missing. Mackenzie, his wife, and 16 other suspects will appear in court at the end of the month. Cults are common in Kenya, which has a religious society.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Over 200 dead and 600 missing in Kenyan cult tragedy.

The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya has risen to 201, with over 600 people still missing. The cult's leader, Paul Mackenzie, is alleged to have ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus. Autopsies conducted on over 100 bodies showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation, and injuries sustained from blunt objects. Mackenzie and 26 others have been arrested and will appear in court at the end of the month. Cults are common in Kenya, and police are questioning other religious leaders whose teachings are believed to be misleading and contrary to basic human rights.

via PBS NewsHour|

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Death toll rises to 201 in Kenya starvation cult.

The death toll of a starvation cult in Kenya's Shakahola forest has risen to 201 after 22 more bodies were recovered. The cult leader, Paul Mackenzie, was accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves and their children to death so they could go to heaven before the end of the world. A commission of inquiry has been appointed by Kenyan President William Ruto to examine whether administrative or intelligence lapses contributed to the deaths. Mackenzie has not commented publicly on the accusations against him nor has he been required to enter a plea to any criminal charge.

via Al Jazeera English|

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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

201 dead in Kenya doomsday cult tragedy.

The death toll of a doomsday cult in Kenya's Shakahola forest has risen to 201, with 22 more bodies discovered by searchers. The leader of the Good News International Church, Paul Mackenzie, has been accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves and their children to death so they could go to heaven before the end of the world. Mackenzie has been denied bail and 26 people have been detained over the deaths.

via Reuters|

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