'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult
Summary
Carolyne Odour is awaiting DNA results to identify remains that might belong to her two missing sons. Her husband was found dead near a location tied to Kenya's starvation cult, led by self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie. Mackenzie, who is on trial, allegedly instructed followers to starve themselves to reach heaven faster.Key Facts
- Carolyne Odour's sons, aged nine and twelve, went missing with their father on June 28.
- The father's body was found in July near Shakahola Forest, a site linked to a starvation cult.
- Over 400 bodies were found in Shakahola Forest, related to cult activity.
- Paul Mackenzie, the cult leader, is on trial for mass deaths and has denied charges of manslaughter.
- Mackenzie allegedly preached that starving oneself would lead to a quicker ascent to heaven.
- Ms. Odour's husband had been influenced by Mackenzie’s teachings and changed his views on education and healthcare.
- Ms. Odour initially believed her husband was traveling to his home village but later learned he went to a cult-affiliated area.
- Police found the husband's body after a raid in Kwa Binzaro, where he appeared to have died by strangulation.
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