Location: Rural Mozambique ( where superstition turns scalps into currency and witchcraft demands human parts.) ๐
Story:
In 2017, a chilling wave of murders swept through central Mozambique. The victims were all bald men. Suspects confessed to a grotesque belief: that the heads and organs of bald men contained gold or magical properties that could bring wealth and power. At least five men were killed in just two months, their bodies found mutilated, organs removed. Young men, some only 20, were arrested, admitting they sold the body parts to "clients" in Tanzania and Malawi for use in traditional medicine and rituals. ๐
Twist:
Police labeled it organ trafficking disguised as witchcraft, a deadly blend of ancient belief and modern crime. Despite arrests and warnings, the practice persists, a dark testament to how deeply superstition can root itself in desperation. Even today, in certain corners of Mozambique, a bald head isn't just a feature,it's a target, and faith in "powerful medicine" continues to cost innocent lives, proving that sometimes the most valuable currency isn't gold, but gullibility. ๐ง