LXXXVI: Witch Marked - The Tragic Death of Kristy Bamu

In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the tragic and disturbing case of Kristy Bamu—a 15-year-old boy who was tortured and murdered by his own family after being accused of witchcraft during a holiday visit in 2010. Accused of practicing “kindoki”—a form of witchcraft feared in some Congolese communities—Kristy endured days of unimaginable abuse at the hands of his sister and her partner in a London flat. What followed was a harrowing descent into ritualistic violence, exposing the dark intersection of cultural beliefs, superstition, and unchecked cruelty. We’ll explore the psychological manipulation behind the abuse, the role of cultural demonization, and the court proceedings that followed. This case is a sobering reminder of how superstition, when left unchecked, can become deadly. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of child abuse, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. ⸻ 🔍 Sources Used: •Laville, Sandra. “Kristy Bamu murder: the story of an accusation of witchcraft that ended in death.” The Guardian, 5 Mar. 2012. •Dodd, Vikram. “Kristy Bamu: Couple found guilty of murdering boy accused of witchcraft.” The Guardian, 1 Mar. 2012. •BBC News. “Kristy Bamu torture case: Man guilty of murder.” BBC, 1 Mar. 2012. •ITV News. “Kristy Bamu: Timeline of a horror story.” ITV, 1 Mar. 2012. •Crown Prosecution Service. “Kristy Bamu: Witchcraft murder conviction.” cps.gov.uk, 2012. •Met Police UK official press release on the case. Videos used for News Audio:https://youtu.be/dfEoNM7UKsY?s...https://youtu.be/yTjiWI9d9gQ?s...