Topical Guide 953
Mark Dorset
Evil
Leaving Small’s Hotel, Chapter 26:
“Now you know what evil looks like, boys and girls. Now you know what evil looks like. […] ”
Here is an AI-generated summary of the results from the Google search term “mother kills daughter thinking that she’s possessed,” with the names suppressed:
Instances of mothers harming or killing their daughters, often fueled by beliefs of demonic possession or the need for exorcism, are tragic and disturbing. Here are some examples:
Cases of Mothers Killing Daughters Believing They Were Possessed:
San Jose, California (2021): [Name suppressed], along with her brother and father, allegedly performed an exorcism on her 3-year-old daughter, [name suppressed], believing she was possessed. The girl died of asphyxia due to smothering and being held down.
Oklahoma City (2016): [Name suppressed] was charged with the murder of her daughter, [name suppressed], reportedly believing she was possessed by the devil. She is accused of using a crucifix to kill her.
Wayne, Michigan (2024): [Name suppressed] was charged with murder after allegedly fatally abusing her 8-year-old daughter, [name suppressed]. [Name suppressed] reportedly claimed her daughter was possessed by evil spirits.
The Bronx (2022): [Name suppressed] was held in connection to the deaths of her two young sons. Police sources suggest she might have believed her sons were possessed.
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