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    UK court hears horror tale of witchcraft killing

    LONDON (AP) — A British court is hearing the dramatic case of a teenage boy who was tortured and drowned because a relative suspected him of being a witch.

    Prosecutors say Kristy Bamu, 15, begged to die because he was in such pain from repeated attacks on Christmas Day, 2010.

    They say he eventually drowned after being forced into a bathtub and doused with cold water. It is not clear if he was still conscious at the time.

    Prosecutor Brian Altman told the court Thursday that Bamu had more than 100 injuries inflicted by sticks, a metal bar, a hammer and a chisel.

    Bamu's sister and her partner are on trial in the Old Bailey. They deny killing the boy.

     

    16 comments

    • Greg  •  Madison, Wisconsin  •  4 mths ago
      from the BBC

      The defendants are originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo where witchcraft or sorcery - called kindoki - is practised in some churches, said Mr Altman.
      • Adela Juliana 4 mths ago
        I TOLD YOU
        those are not Christians
      • Greg 4 mths ago
        We've seen that Christians are capable of committing atrocities as well, in the name of their god. My point would be that 21st century secular Britains are not prone to killing people for "witchcraft".
    • Karen  •  Mt Hamilton, California  •  4 mths ago
      OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Have people from around the globe all gone insane!!! Get your heads out of your #$%$!! This is serious #$%$!! This kid didn't deserve to die. What did he supposedly do that determined he was a warlock? Did he, without putting hands on anything/anyone, fling it/them across the room, kill, injure or instantaneously combust and explode into nothingness? Or did his brother in-law just not like him? Those who killed this defenseless boy need to be locked away in padded cells because they obviously aren't right in the head. Look at the signs of the days ending this world as we know it.
      • Adela Juliana 4 mths ago
        Are you sick ?
      • Karen 4 mths ago
        No Adela Juliana, but you must be to ask that question.
    • teri  •  4 mths ago
      What a horrific death for this innocent fifteen year-old child. These two must be convicted and be put away for life. They have one child, but the chances are great that someone this brutal could pick one of their own children to abuse and kill in the future.
    • Ann  •  Fort Lauderdale, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Ignorant savages...
    • Chuck U. Farley  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  4 mths ago
      Christ did not condone violence. He is the Prince of Peace. He says love your neighbour and serve your fellow man. There are many acts of violence being reported by "christian"assailants who are no more Christian than a ham sandwich. You do not even have to be smart people to be able to discern these hatemongers are not children of God. As for judging or punishing that is not our role. Religion murders real Christians. Look at the Spanish Inquisition.
      • Odin 4 mths ago
        lmao always the seperation if someone does bad he was never a "real" live christian , muslim , jew , tree hugger..... humans are a sad manipulative lot. all the books preach peace to you people and all you do is kill rape murder and maim...thieves you are no matter what you pray to. oh well things will be quiet after you are done evaporating the atmosphere
    • Rene Burnham  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  4 mths ago
      I can't believe that this is the 21st century!
      • Adela Juliana 4 mths ago
        Becuse it does not happen in our side of the world
    • Mercy  •  4 mths ago
      This is insane! I don't understand why people hate wiccans so much, I can understand it if the wiccan is killing and sacrificing and is evil, but almost all wiccans(including myself) respect nature and all people. We also accept others religions and beliefs. Why some people hate us still after all these years is a mystery to me because we have done nothing to you. And also to accuse someone of being an evil witch is an obserd and crazed thing to do. These people have chosen the path of evil and what goes around comes around so I believe they will get what they deserve in the end.
      • Odin 4 mths ago
        ok some of what you said makes sense. the earth religions are not mind control freaks.....thats why they are dead..and yes we will ALL get what we deserve in the end
    • lonestarjhawk  •  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  •  4 mths ago
      Britain is drowning in a multi-cultural stew of offall. Next stop, the 16th Century. Watch Witchfinder General (called The Conqueror Worm in the U.S.)
    • Harm None  •  Sellersville, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      if he was wiccan he wouldnt have harmed none as its forbidden its sad that in this day and age ppl freak over things like this any more blessed be
    • Cindy M  •  Fowlerville, Michigan  •  4 mths ago
      This is absolutely heart breaking! Where were his parents? Didnt they want to speak to any of their children over the course of a few days? They traveled from Paris to London and the parents didnt speak to them? This young man and his sisters were in a flat being beatin and tortured and NO ONE HEARD ANYTHING?? I hope these 2 are put to death, and they should be put down in the same way that Kristy was killed. An eye for eye.
    • CubanFlowers  •  Brooklyn, New York  •  4 mths ago
      I blame christian missionaries for this madness..

      be blessed.
    • Clancey Tan  •  4 mths ago
      Well they are a superstitious folk and alcohol & drugs doesnt help their natural excitability.
    • Adela Juliana  •  Miami, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      GOOGLE

      last month Iran put to death a 60 yr old witch

      IS NOT JUST in AFRICA

      please use google
      or wikipidia be up today with the world

      they are coming to OUR shores
    • Anthonius  •  4 mths ago
      Where's Harry Potter when you need him? It wasn't so long ago that this would have been acceptable in Britain. Nothing is said about the immigration status/history of the victim and his family, but then likely nothing has to be said, right? Sigh.
    • Sporky McCrackin  •  4 mths ago
      I thought only females could be witches. The killers are innocent because this is clearly a case of mistaken identity. I rest my case.
    • Kup Kaque  •  4 mths ago
      It was probably a demon who killed him. You can't trust those critters what go bump in the night. Not even witches are safe. And supposed witches? They're not safe from demons or siblings, apparently.
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