Posted on 07/02/2010 12:34:30 PM PDT by mainsail that
HARARE - A ZIMBEBWEAN woman killed her infant son and sold one of his ears for US$20 (S$27.95) to a traditional healer wanted for ritual murders in neighbouring Mozambique, police said on Thursday.
'We can confirm that the woman Christine Hofisi from Chipinge (near the Mozambican border) strangled her 18-month-old son to death and cut off his left ear,' deputy national police spokesman Oliver Mandipaka told AFP.
'Hofisi sold the ear to a traditional healer notorious for ritual murders in Mozambique. She sold the ear for US$20 but was given US$10 with the balance to be paid later.
'She is currently in custody in Chipinge. We are still investigating the case of murder and the investigations will extend to to Mozambique where the traditional healer is based.'
Mr Mandipaka said the traditional healer known as Maheza was facing criminal charges in his home country after being found with 11 human skulls, but he skipped bail and is now believed to be living in the border area.
Rituals murders though not common in Zimbabwe often involve traditional healers and business people who believe that the use of magic potions mixed with human organs can bring them good fortune.
Let her immigrate to the US. We need more Obama voters/s
I’m pleased that they are going to get the mom for murder. Hopefully there will be some justice.
Add this one to the “descent of man” list.
You’re right of course, but I think sometimes humor is a way of dealing with evil that you feel powerless to do anything about. Many comedians underwent some pretty cruel times.
bttt
Another heartwarming story from another nation ruled by a progressive african.
Shucks...Wasn’t my intent to single anyone out. But I have to wonder sometimes ‘bout these humans that were created in God’s image.
Few in the animal kingdom routinely behave this despicably :(
To be fair, the U.S. Department of Immigration will need to grant visas to several hundred canibals from the Congo.
Of course, the U.S. Government will need to pass laws against cannibal hate crime, to ensure the cannibal community and their culture is respected in the U.S.
registered Democrat?
It’s so much better in Zimbabwe now since they aren’t being held down by Whitey anymore.
Yeah, that’s why I love my dog. He’s never evil, just annoying and stupid.
civilizsation is a rare thing and I think we are losing it, even here.
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