Episode 64: Christmas Witchcraft Murder - Kristy Bamu, London, UK
"It was the children who were being infected by dark evil spirits."
On Christmas Day, 2010, in London, UK, first responders arrived at a couple’s blood-spattered flat. The discovery of a young man’s tortured body would uncover a disturbing and bizarre murder, and reveal a shocking pattern of faith-based child abuse. This is the Witchcraft Murder of Kristy Bamu.
Content Warnings: Child Murder, Torture, Child Abuse, Ritual Murder, Family Murder
Key Themes: Kindoki, Congolese Witchcraft, Faith-Based Abuse, Criminal Justice System in the UK, Sentencing Guidelines, Project Violet
Resources:
Children accused of witchcraft can call Childline on 0800 1111 or NSPCC on 0808 800 500.
Research for Episode 64 includes:
10.1 Abuse Linked to Spiritual and Religious Beliefs / Ritual Abus
Arthurs Law - Section 125: premeditated child murder. | News & Articles | June Venters KC
Child abuse linked to faith or belief | Metropolitan Police
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Thousands of children in England suffered faith-based abuse in past decade
Witchcraft accusations against children - Wikipedia
Witchcraft linked to over 2000 child abuse cases in 2024 - Premier Christian News
Witchcraft murder: Couple jailed for Kristy Bamu killing - BBC News