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Ryan Fahey

Entire family stuffed in shallow grave after death cult starves 'to meet Jesus'

Forty-seven bodies have been found dumped in shallow graves after a preacher told them they could "meet Jesus" if they starved themselves to death.

Corpses of children were counted among the dead, but more may be uncovered as exhumations continue, according to Kenyan police.

The crude graves were found in Shakahola forest, Malindi, where the Good News International Church had been operating, and where 15 members were rescued last week.

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