A 37-year-old Zimbabwean man, Lovemore Sithole, has been convicted in Botswana for selling his six-year-old stepson for ritual purposes.
He is reportedly to have received $15,000 USD (approximately 200,000 Botswana Pula) in exchange for the child. He now faces the death penalty in a case that has sparked widespread outrage.
Sithole orchestrated a grim deal, trafficking his stepson to individuals allegedly involved in ritual sacrifices. he negotiated the transaction, handing over the boy in exchange for the significant sum. The horrific crime culminated in the young boy’s disappearance and death, leaving a devastating impact on his family and communities in both Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The boy was reported missing, and a month later, Botswana authorities discovered human remains in an area linked to suspected ritualistic activities. DNA analysis confirmed the remains belonged to the missing child, cementing Sithole’s involvement in the heinous act.
He is reportedly to have received $15,000 USD (approximately 200,000 Botswana Pula) in exchange for the child. He now faces the death penalty in a case that has sparked widespread outrage.
Sithole orchestrated a grim deal, trafficking his stepson to individuals allegedly involved in ritual sacrifices. he negotiated the transaction, handing over the boy in exchange for the significant sum. The horrific crime culminated in the young boy’s disappearance and death, leaving a devastating impact on his family and communities in both Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The boy was reported missing, and a month later, Botswana authorities discovered human remains in an area linked to suspected ritualistic activities. DNA analysis confirmed the remains belonged to the missing child, cementing Sithole’s involvement in the heinous act.
