Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader for murder of 191 people
Summary
A court in Kenya found Paul Mackenzie, leader of a starvation cult, guilty of murdering 191 people, including 190 children. Mackenzie and his followers forced members to starve themselves to death, believing they would meet Jesus before the world ended.Key Facts
- Paul Mackenzie led a group called Good News International Church.
- The group believed the world would end soon and that starving would bring them to heaven.
- 191 people died, including 190 children, due to starvation ordered by the cult leaders.
- Police discovered bodies buried in shallow graves in Shakahola Forest after a tip-off.
- Mackenzie and many associates were charged with murder and other crimes.
- The court rejected Mackenzie’s claim that he did not force starvation.
- The defendants pleaded not guilty to murder, terrorism, radicalization, and stopping children’s education.
- The case is ongoing, with further developments expected.
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