An Indian woman killed her niece to gain magical powers.
A horrific ritual murder took place in the state of Jharkhand. A 35-year-old woman who was a traditional healer kidnapped an 8-year-old boy and sacrificed him on the night of the new moon. In this way she hoped to gain magical powers.
The girl disappeared on the evening of November 8. Her body was found only five days later in the bushes near a rice field - only 150 meters from the house.
The police arrested the aunt herself and two of her accomplices. During the search, a bloody sickle, an iron chisel, jewelry and other ritual items were confiscated from the suspects.
This is not the first time that children have been abducted for sacrifice in India. Last week a two month old baby was stolen in another country.
- sounds creepy for the 21st century.