Way too much for an exorcism..

Empty_Purple_Stars · 12-14-2005, 12:49 PM

That's way too much for an exorcism..

Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:53 PM ET165

BERLIN (Reuters) - A German woman lost more than 5,000 euros ($6,000) after a would-be soothsayer convinced her she was possessed by evil spirits and prescribed an expensive exorcism as a remedy, authorities said Wednesday.

Police in the central town of Northeim said the 44-year-old was told she was possessed by a young woman who read her palm at a Christmas market.

The victim became agitated and agreed to an exorcism at her home the following day, for which she paid the 'seer' more than 5,000 euros in cash and jewelry.

The exorcist then gave her more bad news -- there were other spirits that needed casting out.

"That's when a bad feeling crept over the victim," the police said in a statement. "She informed the police forthwith."

Police have arrested a 17-year-old woman from former Yugoslavia. The victim's money and jewelry have been returned.

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rockandrose · 12-14-2005, 05:31 PM

The "Spooky News" section is back?

I'm confused.

This article reminds me of the movie, The Exorcist

horrorgirl · 12-14-2005, 06:53 PM

There was a group of gypsies in the Bay Area that pulled the same thing on a bunch of people. It seems to be one of their scams.

Godslayer Jillian · 12-29-2005, 08:28 PM

I can't really think why would anyone want an exorcism.
I once began to think, what if I needed an exorcism? What if I am possesed? But then, if I were possesed, wouldn't I have no control over my body and mind? So if I am conscious, wouldn't I be the demon? So if they exorcised me, I wouldn't be myself anymore, it would be another person. the rightful owner of this body, but not the man that my family and friends knew. I also thought that then, if I was a demon and they exorcised me, wouldn't I go directly to hell?
But then I saw something shiny and got distracted

Scolaí · 12-29-2005, 10:05 PM

For 5000 shells, I'll kick someone in the nuts and make the demon wish he'd possessed a different body.

Apparently I've underestimated the simple gullibility of the human species. Maybe a change of career is in order...

Godslayer Jillian · 12-29-2005, 11:24 PM

That was so funny I miss laughing (not being sarcastic)
But you put a smile on my face