Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years

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New details show that Mackenzie’s 200-year sentence is made up of 100 years for 183 starvation deaths and 100 years for eight murders by direct homicide. The Kenyan court also sentenced 28 accomplices, including his assistant pastor, Smart Mwakalama, who received 160 years.

Mackenzie was convicted in October of murdering 190 children and one adult after directing followers in his apocalyptic Christian sect to fast. About 400 people were found dead in Shakahola Forest; many remains could not be identified. Mackenzie denied forcing followers to starve, and Kenya has not carried out an execution since 1987.

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In short

Mackenzie received 200 years for 191 murders.
His sentence covers starvation and direct homicide.
28 accomplices were also sentenced.

How this story developed

44 minutes ago Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison in Kenya for the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children. The case centres on his apocalyptic religious sect and allegations that he told followers to starve themselves, drawing attention to the deadly consequences of his influence.
44 minutes ago New details show that Mackenzie’s 200-year sentence is made up of 100 years for 183 starvation deaths and 100 years for eight murders by direct homicide. The Kenyan court also sentenced 28 accomplices, including his assistant pastor, Smart Mwakalama, who received 160 years.