Zimbabwe News Online: Zimbabwean woman sells dead son's ear for US $20

Zimbabwean woman sells dead son's ear for US $20
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AFP on 03 July, 2010 10:48:00
 
"We can confirm that the woman Christine Hofisi from Chipinge (near the
Mozambican border) strangled her 18-month-old son to death and cut off his left
ear," deputy national police spokesman Oliver Mandipaka told AFP.
"Hofisi sold the ear to a traditional healer notorious for ritual murders in
Mozambique. She sold the ear for 20 dollars but was given 10 dollars with the
balance to be paid later.
"She is currently in custody in Chipinge. We are still investigating the case of
murder and the investigations will extend to to Mozambique where the traditional
healer is based."
Mandipaka said the traditional healer known as Maheza was facing criminal
charges in his home country after being found with 11 human skulls, but he
skipped bail and is now believed to be living in the border area.
Rituals murders though not common in Zimbabwe often involve traditional healers
and business people who believe that the use of magic potions mixed with human
organs can bring them good fortune.