St Catherine ‘obeah man’ charged for alleged rape of 14-y-o girl

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October 12, 2026

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St Catherine ‘obeah man’ charged for alleged rape of 14-y-o girl

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A St Catherine man who is a self-professed spiritual healer has been charged for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, while the teen’s grandmother has been charged for allegedly consulting a person who practises obeah.

The 31-year-old man, who the police say advertises his services on social media, has been charged with rape, sexual touching and practising obeah.

The grandmother is facing a charge of consulting a person practising obeah.

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