Casket Refuses to Go Down: A Mysterious Case of Murder and Magic in Kisumu

Kisumu, Kenya – It was supposed to be a solemn and respectful farewell for the late John Otieno, a 45-year-old businessman who died of a heart attack last week. But his burial turned into a nightmare for his family and friends when his casket refused to be lowered down to the grave, even when the operating machine was switched on.

The incident happened on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Kisumu Town Cemetery, where hundreds of mourners had gathered to pay their last respects to Otieno. As the funeral service was about to end, the pallbearers carried the casket to the grave and placed it on the lowering device. But to their shock and horror, the casket remained stuck on the surface, despite repeated attempts to lower it.

“It was like the casket was glued to the machine. We tried everything, but it wouldn’t budge. We even called the technicians to check the device, but they said there was nothing wrong with it. It was very strange and scary,” said Peter Omondi, one of the pallbearers and a close friend of Otieno.

The mourners were stunned and confused by the bizarre occurrence. Some started to panic and scream, while others prayed and sang hymns. Some even speculated that Otieno was not really dead, but in a coma, and that his casket was resisting burial. But the most shocking revelation came from Otieno’s widow, Mary Otieno, who confessed that her husband had been murdered by a rival businessman, who had hired a witch doctor to cast a spell on him.

“I know who killed my husband. He was a jealous and greedy man who wanted to take over his business. He hired a witch doctor to curse him with a heart attack. He also put a charm on his casket, so that it would not go down to the grave, unless he was buried with a torch. The torch represents the light of justice, and when it goes off, it means the killer will die too,” Mary Otieno said, sobbing.

The mourners were shocked and outraged by the widow’s confession. They demanded that she reveal the name of the killer and the witch doctor, but she refused, saying that she feared for her life and that of her children. She said that she had only learned about the charm from a phone call she received from the witch doctor, who had warned her not to bury her husband without a torch.

The situation was getting out of hand, and the police had to intervene to calm the crowd and prevent any violence. They also took Mary Otieno into custody for questioning, and launched an investigation into the alleged murder and witchcraft. They also contacted a local herbalist, known as Mugwenu Doctors, who claimed to have the power to break the charm and allow the casket to go down.

Mugwenu Doctors arrived at the scene with a team of assistants, carrying a basket of herbs and a torch. They performed some rituals and chants, and sprinkled some herbs on the casket. They then handed the torch to Mary Otieno, and instructed her to place it inside the casket, next to her husband’s body. They said that the torch would act as a symbol of truth and justice, and that it would expose the killer and the witch doctor.

As soon as the torch was placed inside the casket, the casket started to move and slowly descended into the grave. The mourners were amazed and relieved by the sight, and applauded Mugwenu Doctors for their work. They also expressed their hope that the torch would reveal the truth and bring justice to Otieno’s family.

Mugwenu Doctors said that the torch would stay on for as long as the killer and the witch doctor were alive, and that it would go off when they died. They said that they had also cast a counter-spell on them, that would cause them to suffer and die within a week, unless they confessed and repented. They said that they would monitor the torch and inform the police and the family of any changes.

The burial of Otieno was finally completed, and the mourners dispersed, leaving behind a grave with a faint glow of light. The police said that they would continue their investigation and follow up on the leads provided by the widow and the herbalist. They also warned the public to be wary of witchcraft and superstition, and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

The case of Otieno’s casket has become a sensation in Kisumu and beyond, attracting media attention and public curiosity. Many people have visited the cemetery to see the grave and the torch, and to speculate on the identity and fate of the killer and the witch doctor. Some have even dubbed the case as “The Mystery of the Glowing Grave”.

Black Magic Spell And How It Was Applied

First, they contacted Mary Otieno, the widow of John Otieno, and told her that they had the power to break the charm that was preventing the casket from going down to the grave. They also told her that they knew who killed her husband and how to make them pay for their crime.