Kenya cult deaths

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Kenya's government is handing over the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult, led by Paul Mackenzie, who asked followers to starve themselves to death to meet Jesus. The bodies showed signs of starvation and strangulation. Mackenzie faces charges including murder and the trial begins on April 23.

Key Points

  • Cult members were found dead in a vast rural area in coastal Kenya, showing signs of starvation and strangulation.
  • Authorities are using DNA testing to identify the bodies and families of the deceased.
  • Paul Mackenzie, the cult leader, faces charges including murder and the trial begins on April 23.

Pros

  • Authorities are identifying bodies through DNA testing and handing them over to relatives for reburial.
  • Public outrage has led to questions about police inaction despite reports of mass deaths earlier.

Cons

  • 429 members of the doomsday cult died due to starvation and strangulation.
  • Cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces charges of murder for asking followers to starve themselves to death.