Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader on Trial for Terrorism
Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader on Trial for Terrorism
Kenyan Doomsday Cult Leader on Trial for Terrorism
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The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya, Paul Mackenzie, along with 94 co-defendants, is on trial facing terrorism charges and accusations related to the deaths of over 440 followers, including children, in the Shakahola forest massacre. Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, allegedly incited his followers to starve themselves to 'meet Jesus,' resulting in gruesome deaths through starvation, strangulation, and other means. Autopsies revealed horrific details, including organ removal from some bodies. Prosecutors highlight the cult's organized criminal nature, contrasting it with a church facade. The trial involves multiple serious charges like murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and child torture, with over 90 witnesses expected to testify, emphasizing the cult's dark and systematic operations.

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