Shaman Gangsters

Shaman Gangsters

Can belief in magic hide the darkest crimes?

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Explore how crime in 1980s Indonesia grew from street gangs to shamanic deception. Discover how some dukuns exploited spiritual beliefs to commit fraud, extortion, and murder while authorities struggled to enforce the law. This story reveals the tension between tradition, superstition, and justice.

Ep 1:

Roots of the Dukun's Power

Before the murders, understand the myth: how Java's revered dukuns and 1980s Indonesian gang crackdowns set the stage for shamans turned killers.

Ep 2:

The Sugar Cane Murders

For eleven years, dukun Ahmad Suraji lured women with promises of love magic into a sugar cane field—then buried them alive to steal their souls.

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Discussions (11)

Vincent

Level 4 · 7 mo ago

Marrying three sisters is some nut job shit lol

Gus

Level 4 · 7 mo ago

Shaman gangsters are nuts

Ryland

Level 3 · 6 mo ago

Ritualized sexual sadism

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