A Maryland mother stabbed two of her children to death and wounded two others while attempting an exorcism, authorities said.
…Police said they found the four children Friday morning after a neighbor called 911 to report suspicious activity at the home. The neighbor reported seeing a car with a door open and a knife next to it.
Exorcism is a ritual aimed at defeating purported evil spirits or demons. Authorities did not provide additional details on why they suspected exorcism.
“Investigators have learned that the two defendants believed that they were performing an exorcism. The investigation into this motive and other aspects of the crime continue at this point,” police said.
I think the point of exorcism is to remove the evil spirit(s) so the host body can live on. Stabbing them to death seems counterproductive!
Of course the media doesn’t talk of “Mass Stabbings” because only “Gun Death” counts
H/t Mike W
