South African Woman Sentenced to Life for Selling 6-Year-Old Daughter
In a harrowing case that has shocked the nation, a South African woman has been sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter, 6, to a witch doctor for suspected rituals involving her eyes and skin. The girl, identified as Joshlin Smith, remains missing. During the trial, witnesses recounted the tragic circumstances surrounding the transaction, with the mother reportedly selling the child for approximately £800. The emotional sentencing left many courtroom attendees in tears as the judge condemned the actions of the mother and her accomplices, highlighting the grave implications of such actions in society. The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, with many hoping for the safe return of the missing girl.
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