Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

107. Starvation Cult Uncovered in Backwoods of Kenya

Feb 27, 2025 · 47 min · Episode 107 · 68.1 MB
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In 2024, over 600 bodies were found buried in shallow graves on a compound in the Shakahola forest. Paul Mackenzie had told his followers if they reduced their food intake, they would meet Jesus. This left many with the question- how did things get this bad?


Trigger warning: Child abuse


Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/paulmackenzie


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