The High Court has delivered its verdict on the gruesome ritual killing of a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa.
After three long years, Nicholas Kini, the second accused, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in this horrific crime.
The court found both teenagers guilty of murder and conspiracy, stemming from a chilling plot inspired by a video promising wealth in exchange for human blood.
The first accused, who was just 15 at the time, has been referred to the juvenile court for sentencing, as the High Court lacks jurisdiction over minors.
The details surrounding the crime are deeply unsettling. Investigators revealed that the first accused initially contacted Kini, who then suggested they consult a fetish priest.
Following the priest’s demands for GH¢5,000 and human blood, the teenagers lured the victim to an uncompleted building under the false pretense of playing a game.
In a harrowing act of violence, the boy was struck multiple times and buried alive, with medical experts confirming that he suffocated to death. The testimony of the victim’s father, who discovered his son’s lifeless body shortly after returning home, underscores the tragic impact of this crime on the family and the community.
Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented compelling evidence from multiple witnesses, including police officers and family members, to support the charges against the accused.
Despite the defense’s attempts to exonerate Kini by providing an alibi, the court found no credible evidence to back his claims. Justice Lydia Osei Marfo’s final appeal to the jury emphasized the importance of upholding the nation’s conscience in the face of such a tragic loss.
