Kenyan Cult Members Fast to Death Under Pastor's Leadership
TL;DR
Fifteen members of the Good News International Church in Kenya were rescued from a fast after being told they were going to meet their maker, but four died during the rescue mission. The survivors were in a critical condition and had been radicalised by a church member who was arrested last month and later released in connection with the deaths of two boys in the same area. Police were investigating reports of more victims.
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- Starving followers found at Kenyan pastor's property; 4 die The Washington Post
- Four die in pastor-led fasting, Kenya police say Reuters
- 4 starve to death after fasting to meet Jesus WTRF
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