Villagers burn accused witch


	Villagers burn accused witch

Smoke TNT

5-30-2008 9:30 PM

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india, weird, murder, religion

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5-31-2008 11:40 AM

AcesLucky

Apparently they never know enough magic to protect themselves.

7-25-2008 12:19 PM

wiccantexan

Somehow, the terrified villagers never take that into account before executing these folks.

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