A trial has begun in London where seven members of a family are accused of murdering a mentally ill family member by tying him up for days in the belief he was “possessed”.
Kennedy Ife’s parents and five brothers are accused of manslaughter, false imprisonment and causing his death through a botched exorcism at their home in north London.
When the victim showed signs of illness in August 2016, they allegedly believed he had become possessed and sought to “cure” his perceived illness through prayer and restraint.
The court heard a post-mortem examination revealed more than 60 injuries on Mr Ife’s body, including a possible bite.
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