Ritual killers get life sentences for beheading Rushinga woman
Three men in Zimbabwe have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the ritual murder and decapitation of a woman in Rushinga. The High Court judge used the sentencing to condemn the dangerous superstition that human body parts can bring business success.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing struggle against violent ritual crimes driven by superstition in parts of society, prompting a strong judicial rebuke.
Ritual killers get life sentences for beheading Rushinga woman - NewZimbabwe.com
The report is a straightforward account of a court sentencing and the judge's public remarks.
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