Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Two men hack 'sorcerer' to death with axes in Cambodian

Two men who allegedly hacked to death with axes a man they accused of being a sorcerer are set to face Kampong Speu provincial court today, where they are likely to be charged with murder, the provincial police chief said Tuesday.  Keo Pisey said his staff had identified the two suspects based on tips from residents of Bor Seth district’s Por Angkrong commune, where the crime occurred. The victim, 44-year-old Mul Sophal, was killed on Sunday night, he said.

Full article:  http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2010061639844/National-news/two-to-be-charged-in-witchcraft-axe-murder.html