1998 Banyuwangi Witch Hunt Murders: The True Crime Horror of Indonesia
Introduction In 1998, as Indonesia reeled from the fall of President Suharto, a terrifying wave of hysteria swept through East Java. In Banyuwangi, whispers of black magic and witchcraft ignited one of the deadliest witch hunts in modern history. What began as rumors of sorcery—accusations of “dukun santet”—soon spiraled into mass killings. Over several months,…