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The Tragic Tale of the 2000 Uganda Cult Massacre
In the heart of Africa, nestled within the lush landscapes of Uganda, there existed a community that was once vibrant and filled with life. It was the year 2000, a time when hope and fear coexisted in the shadows of the Rwenzori Mountains. Amidst the beauty of this region, a sinister darkness began to unfurl, one that would culminate in an unimaginable tragedy: the Uganda cult massacre
The Genesis of a Movement
Joseph Kibwetere, a former politician turned spiritual leader, was the man behind the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. Alongside his co-founders, Credonia Mwerinde and Dominic Kataribabo, he preached a message of strict adherence to the Ten Commandments, apocalyptic warnings, and a promise of salvation from an impending apocalypse predicted to occur at the dawn of the new millennium.
Kibwetere and his followers retreated to the village of Kanungu, creating a secluded and insular community. Their doctrines were extreme, forbidding even the simplest of pleasures and demanding absolute obedience. This cult, which many believed would offer them redemption, was slowly turning into a prison for its members.
Signs of Trouble:
As the year 2000 approached, the pressure within the community began to build. Kibwetere's predictions of the apocalypse had not materialized. Disillusionment and dissent started to seep through the once unified group. Members sold their possessions and handed over their wealth to the cult leaders in preparation for the promised salvation, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of exploitation and manipulation.
Rumors of abuse, forced labor, and coerced donations reached the ears of local authorities and concerned relatives. Yet, the tight-knit nature of the cult and the remote location of Kanungu made intervention difficult. The cult leaders maintained a façade of peace and piety, skillfully evading scrutiny.
The Day of Reckoning:
On March 17, 2000, the tranquility of Kanungu was shattered. The day began like any other, with prayers and rituals. But there was an undercurrent of unease, an ominous sense that something terrible was about to happen. The cult leaders gathered their followers into their church, a simple yet solemn building that stood as a testament to their faith.
As the congregation assembled, the doors were locked from the outside. In an act of chilling premeditation, the church was doused in gasoline and set ablaze. Flames quickly engulfed the building, trapping over 500 men, women, and children inside. Their screams echoed through the village, a haunting symphony of despair and horror.
Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke billowing into the sky, a grim beacon signaling the end of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. By the time authorities arrived, it was too late. The church was reduced to smoldering ruins, and the charred remains of the victims were all that was left of the once-vibrant community.
The Aftermath
In the days that followed, investigators uncovered a series of mass graves across properties owned by the cult, revealing that the fire was only part of a broader, orchestrated plan of mass murder. The total death toll was estimated to be over 700, making it one of the deadliest cult-related massacres in history.
The leaders of the cult, including Kibwetere and Mwerinde, were initially believed to have perished in the fire. However, their bodies were never conclusively identified, leading to speculation and conspiracy theories about their fates. Some believe they may have escaped, vanishing into the shadows they had long manipulated.
A Legacy of Pain and Reflection:
The Uganda cult massacre left an indelible mark on the nation and the world. It served as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by manipulative leaders who exploit faith and fear for their own gain. The tragedy sparked conversations about the need for vigilance, education, and support to prevent such atrocities in the future.
For the survivors and the families of the victims, the wounds remain deep. The memory of that fateful day lingers, a painful chapter in Uganda's history. Yet, amid the sorrow, there is also a call for resilience and hope, a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable horror.
In the quiet corners of Kanungu, where the land is now reclaimed by nature, the echoes of the past still resonate. The story of the 2000 Uganda cult massacre is a somber one, a tale of deception, faith, and ultimate tragedy that serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of human life and the enduring quest for truth and justice.
Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton: The Tourist Killers
Young love is often full of passion, lust, sex and scandal.
But how often does it contain tales of death, destruction, and murder?
WELL.
Here is the story of The Tourist Killers.
Lester Brockelhurst junior was the oldest son of parents Lester Brockelhurst Sr, and Edith Dupree. He was born Jan. 4, 1914 and was, by all accounts, a good boy. After high school, he even began working as a Sunday School Teacher for his own church.
Lester was a very talented public speaker at this time and would frequently compete in public speaking competitions. It was at one of these competitions that the young, talented, 20 year old, church boy would meet Bernice Felton.
This was a fatal attraction of epic proportions.
Bernice Felton was beautiful. 16 years old, with bright eyes and dark hair, She caught Brockelhurst's eye instantly. Information on Felton's background apart from her involvement with Brockelhurst is limited. As such we don't know her exact DOB or anything like that.
All that is known is that she was a competitor in the competition in Illinois and began a relationship with Brockelhurst almost immediately. The couple began meeting up every two weeks like clockwork.
Brockelhursts' first crime happened in 1935. He reportedly argued with his father about money, likely due to the overwhelming economic despair of The Great Depression.
This resulted in the young lad hitchhiking to Chicago and, likely out of desperation, robbing a candy store. Information about this crime, and Felton's involvement in it are very scarce, but we know that he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery.
The next documented crime involving Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton wasn't a single event, and it's not even really clear why it began, but it was the start of a violent crime spree across multiple (believed to be 13) states in 1937. Four states for sure were: Arkansas, Texas, Wisconsin, And Illinois, where Brockelhurst was eventually executed)
While details about a specific "first crime" on this spree are unclear, we do know some general details:
* The spree began in February 1937.
* It involved a series of robberies and culminated in at least three murders.
* The couple targeted small towns and businesses across 15 states.
Lester Brockelhurst was dubbed the "Crime Tourist" by the press due to their constant movement.
FUN FACT: He was also known as the "Mad Dog" bank robber, due to his ferocity and complete disregard for human life in general. He was very aggressive during bank robberies and would kill anyone that stood in his way, without hesitation.
Bernice Felton was indeed involved in serious criminal activities alongside Lester Brockelhurst. She participated in their crime spree, which included bank robberies and murders.
According to historical accounts, Felton and Brockelhurst together committed a series of violent crimes. Felton actively participated in the bank robberies and was implicated in the murders that occurred during their crime spree.
While Brockelhurst was often the primary perpetrator, Felton was his accomplice and was involved in the violent actions taken during their criminal activities.
Due to the times, though, it was kind of thought that women were "too weak" to be involved in anything so violent and animalistic and as such, Felton was acquitted of any wrong doing.
This is despite the fact that Brockelhurst's last words, when asked about Bernice Felton's involvement were;
" I don't want her to get the chair, but she's as guilty as I am."
So what about the victims?
Frustratingly, Specific names of individual victims of Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton's crimes may not be readily available in general historical records or public sources. Typically, victims of such crimes, especially those from the early 20th century, were often reported collectively (e.g., "bank employees" or "law enforcement officers"). Individual names of victims might not have been widely publicized or preserved in historical accounts. The info we do have varies and honestly we will never know truly.
As such, we know that their victims were primarily bank employees, law enforcement officers, and innocent bystanders that were unfortunately in the wrong place during the wrong time.
Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton were arrested on July 28, 1934, in Texas after a shootout with law enforcement officers. They had been on the run for several months. Their arrest marked the end of their crime spree and led to subsequent legal proceedings. Brockelhurst was, of course, convicted and executed, while Ms. Felton was acquitted and set free. Lester Brockelhurst was only 24 years old. Bernice Felton was at the time, 18 years Old.
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**Headline: Saline County Sheriff's Office Fails to Protect Child, Officer Neglects to Verify Critical Information**
Back in July of this year, A tragic failure of responsibility occurred in Saline County. It was on the afternoon of July 30th when Officer Jordan of the Saline County Sheriff's Office in Shannon Hills, Arkansas, neglected to properly intervene in a dangerous custody dispute. The mother of a child, whom had been advised by the Pulaski County Sheriff's office in Little Rock, had requested assistance in retrieving her child and a vehicle from the father, who was driving a car with no functioning brakes.
Wait, what?
The car belonged to the mother, she had let him borrow it 2 months prior. The father had been refusing to return the vehicle the entire time, even after multiple calls to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Little Rock, AR for assistance. They said nothing could be done. This being because she had let him borrow it to begin with.
In fact, They refused to even look at the paperwork for the vehicle that the mother had in her possession, proving ownership.
Sometime later, the brakes had gone out. Still, the father refused to return the vehicle. Still he continued to refuse to return the children and had been spotted by several witnesses driving children in this unsafe vehicle.
Then, again on the afternoon of July 30th, 2024, after the mother again contacted Pulaski County for help, they finally advised the mother to call Saline County and Meet with one of their officers at the father's residence.
Officer Jordan was then was supposed to meet both parents at the father’s residence to resolve the situation. After speaking to the mother on the phone and agreeing to meet her in the grocery store parking lot, However, he instead met solely with the father, who allegedly had presented paperwork for not only the wrong child, but for custody of the ESTATE of another child entirely. (This means the paperwork was for guardianship of the other child's lawsuit money after being ran over by a school bus, and not the other child himself, nor the child in question at the time. IN FACT, the child whom the papers pertained to, WAS WITH THE MOTHER WHILE SPEAKING TO OFFICER JORDAN! Rather than verifying the documents or investigating further, Officer Jordan accepted the father’s claims at face value. The mother was then denied access to both her child and the vehicle.
The very next day, the car was totaled in an accident due to the brake failure, narrowly avoiding a deadly tragedy involving the child. The community is demanding accountability for this grave negligence, which could have resulted in a fatal outcome. In the subsequent car wreck, the father was unable to stop the vehicle while coming off of an exit in Little Rock. He pulled the emergency brake, to no avail. He then turned the wheel to avoid the other cars, and multiple vehicles then struck the rear end of the vehicle and pushed him up and over the guard rail. Thankfully, no one was injured in any of the involved vehicles. Had officer Jordan done his job the way he should have, this car would not have been on the road and this wreck would not have happened. #SalineCountyNeglect #DemandJustice #OfficerAccountability #lawenforcementfails #miscarriageofjustice #outrage #justiceforhannahandkids #justiceforhannah #accountabilitynow #salinecountysherrifsoffice #shannonhillsarkansas
Below,
It has been attached, the photos of the damaged vehicle, and the photo of a copy of the "paperwork" that Officer Jordan read. Clearly, the paperwork is for a child named "D" birthdate: July 21st, when the incident was involving a child with the Initial "C" whose birthdate is March 28th. In fact, Child "D" was with the mother at the time of speaking with this particular officer on this particular day.
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**Headline: Saline County Sheriff's Office Fails to Protect Child, Officer Neglects to Verify Critical Information**
Back in July of this year, A tragic failure of responsibility occurred in Saline County. It was on the afternoon of July 30th when Officer Jordan of the Saline County Sheriff's Office in Shannon Hills, Arkansas, neglected to properly intervene in a dangerous custody dispute. The mother of a child, whom had been advised by the Pulaski County Sheriff's office in Little Rock, had requested assistance in retrieving her child and a vehicle from the father, who was driving a car with no functioning brakes.
Wait, what?
The car belonged to the mother, she had let him borrow it 2 months prior. The father had been refusing to return the vehicle the entire time, even after multiple calls to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in Little Rock, AR for assistance. They said nothing could be done. This being because she had let him borrow it to begin with.
In fact, They refused to even look at the paperwork for the vehicle that the mother had in her possession, proving ownership.
Sometime later, the brakes had gone out. Still, the father refused to return the vehicle. Still he continued to refuse to return the children and had been spotted by several witnesses driving children in this unsafe vehicle.
Then, again on the afternoon of July 30th, 2024, after the mother again contacted Pulaski County for help, they finally advised the mother to call Saline County and Meet with one of their officers at the father's residence.
Officer Jordan was then was supposed to meet both parents at the father’s residence to resolve the situation. After speaking to the mother on the phone and agreeing to meet her in the grocery store parking lot, However, he instead met solely with the father, who allegedly had presented paperwork for not only the wrong child, but for custody of the ESTATE of another child entirely. (This means the paperwork was for guardianship of the other child's lawsuit money after being ran over by a school bus, and not the other child himself, nor the child in question at the time. IN FACT, the child whom the papers pertained to, WAS WITH THE MOTHER WHILE SPEAKING TO OFFICER JORDAN! Rather than verifying the documents or investigating further, Officer Jordan accepted the father’s claims at face value. The mother was then denied access to both her child and the vehicle.
The very next day, the car was totaled in an accident due to the brake failure, narrowly avoiding a deadly tragedy involving the child. The community is demanding accountability for this grave negligence, which could have resulted in a fatal outcome. In the subsequent car wreck, the father was unable to stop the vehicle while coming off of an exit in Little Rock. He pulled the emergency brake, to no avail. He then turned the wheel to avoid the other cars, and multiple vehicles then struck the rear end of the vehicle and pushed him up and over the guard rail. Thankfully, no one was injured in any of the involved vehicles. Had officer Jordan done his job the way he should have, this car would not have been on the road and this wreck would not have happened. #SalineCountyNeglect #DemandJustice #OfficerAccountability #lawenforcementfails #miscarriageofjustice #outrage #justiceforhannahandkids #justiceforhannah #accountabilitynow #salinecountysherrifsoffice #shannonhillsarkansas
Below,
It has been attached, the photos of the damaged vehicle, and the photo of a copy of the "paperwork" that Officer Jordan read. Clearly, the paperwork is for a child named "D" birthdate: July 21st, when the incident was involving a child with the Initial "C" whose birthdate is March 28th. In fact, Child "D" was with the mother at the time of speaking with this particular officer on this particular day.
