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The ‘exorcism’ that turned into murder

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    28 February 2018
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When Vilma Trujillo became mentally ill, a pastor decided to carry out an exorcism to expel to her "demons". Vicky Baker investigates how misogyny, belief in the devil and poor education led to murder.

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Vilma Trujillo and where she was set alight

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