Kenyan Cult Members Die While Fasting to Meet Jesus
TL;DR
Police in Kenya found 15 emaciated followers on the property of a church pastor, who had told them that starving was a way to meet Jesus. Four of the people died after being rescued and taken to a hospital. The pastor, who was already charged in the deaths of two children, was arrested again. Cults are common in Kenya, and investigations are ongoing.
- Starving followers found at Kenyan pastor's property; 4 die The Associated Press
- Four die in pastor-led fasting, Kenya police say Reuters
- Kenya: Four cult members starve to death after being told they will ‘meet’ Jesus WION
- Cult Members Found Starved to Death in Forest After Fasting for Jesus Newsweek
- 4 People Found Dead In Kenyan Forest, Were Fasting To "Meet Jesus" NDTV
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