About this episode

The episode discusses the disturbing murder of Kristy Bamu, revealing a pattern of faith-based child abuse linked to witchcraft accusations.

On Christmas Day, 2010, in London, UK, first responders arrived at a couple’s blood-spattered flat. The discovery of a young man’s tortured body would uncover a disturbing and bizarre murder, and reveal a shocking pattern of faith-based child abuse. This is the Witchcraft Murder of Kristy Bamu. Children accused of witchcraft can call Childline on 0800 1111 or NSPCC on 0808 800 500. Thank you, my dear listeners, for an amazing 2025! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to subscribe, rate, share, and leave a review. For more information on this episode and the podcast, please visit shadesofmurder.com

People in this episode

Host: Alita Cauldwell

Topics covered

• murder
• witchcraft
• child abuse
• true crime
• London
• Christmas

Keywords

• Kristy Bamu
• witchcraft murder
• child abuse
• true crime
• London murder
• Christmas Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Childline, NSPCC

Places: London, UK

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