10 Held for Ritual Murder in Harper

The dramatic discovery of several human parts in the home of a senior prosecutor in Harper, Maryland County, has led to the arrest of 10 persons, including some leading politicians there.

Reports say the human parts were discovered in the home of Foulton Yancy, a member of the government's prosecuting team in Maryland. He and nine others, including former Superintendent Dan Morias and one Isaac Moore, a businessman, are helping the police with their investigation into alleged ritual killing, a nefarious practice of extracting human parts to enhance more economic and political advantages.

Our sources said the drama was unearthed when a child, who went missing, was discovered with vital body parts missing. Local officials then employed the services of a traditional healer to ascertain the perpetrators of the killing.

Backed by the police and the Sheriff of Harper Magisterial Court, the traditional doctor carried out a house-to-house search in the city and discovered human parts in the home of the prosecutor.

There are reports that residents took to the streets of Harper to demonstrate against ritual killing.

Speaking from the prison in Harper, former Superintendent Morias denied his involvement in the murder, describing it as a ploy to prevent him from contesting the senatorial seat in the 2011 general elections.

There have been several reports of mystery killings in Harper over the years. But the latest development appears to be the second high-profile case in more than 20 years since Harper was rocked by another ritual killing involving a Debt Court judge, a prosecutor and other county officials. They were tried, convicted and were serving sentences when the civil war broke out in December 1989.