Today, we delve into the dark world of exorcisms and the tragic case of Kennedy Ife, a 26-year-old man from Enfield, London, whose shocking death in 2016 raised unsettling questions about faith, mental health, and the dangers of so-called demonic possession.We explore the history and controversy surrounding exorcisms—age-old rituals performed to cast out supposed evil spirits—and how belief in possession has led to terrifying and sometimes fatal consequences. Then, we take a deep dive into Kennedy Ife’s case, where his family claimed he was possessed and restrained him in an attempt to drive out the "demon"—a decision that ultimately led to his tragic demise.Was Kennedy a victim of supernatural forces, or was his suffering the result of a misunderstood medical or psychological crisis? Join us as we analyze the facts and the trial that followed, unraveling one of the most disturbing exorcism-related deaths in recent history.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Patreon: The Book of the Dead PodcastInstagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.com Don't forget to Rate, Review, & Share with someone who would like the PodcastPromo for Missing in the PNW PodcastThe Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing.Listen hereAmes, J. (2019, February 5). Family deny killing their ill son in home exorcism. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/article/family-deny-killing-their-ill-son-in-home-exorcism-hdf8vn23kBBC News. (2019, February 4). Kennedy Ife death: Man “killed by family in botched exorcism.”https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-47116344Broken heart syndrome. (2021, October 16). Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/broken-heart-syndromeDearden, L. (2019, February 4). Man died after being tied up by family at London home in belief he was ‘possessed’, court hears | The Independent. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/exorcism-possession-uk-london-death-kennedy-ife-parents-family-brothers-restrained-a8763026.htmlDepartment of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Fever. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/feverExorcism. (n.d.). USCCB. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcismFrater, J. (2014, June 21). 10 deadly exorcisms. Listverse. https://listverse.com/2014/02/04/10-deadly-exorcisms/Garcia, F., & Garcia, F. (2024, August 9). Inside the global exorcism ‘Boom’ VICE. https://www.vice.com/en/article/exorcisms-rise-2019-pentecostalism-catholicism/Herndon, K., RN. (2024, March 7). When is a fever too high? Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-is-a-fever-too-high-770347Independent. (2019, February 12). Family accused of killing man during apparent exorcism “believed a demon was in him”, court told | The Independent. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/family-exorcism-demon-kenny-ife-enfield-north-london-a8775321.htmlKaptchuk, T., Kerr, C., & Zanger, A. (2009). Placebo Controls, Exorcism and the Devil. Lancet, 374(9697), PMC2819054. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(09)61775-xReynolds, T. (2025, January 28). Bad Medicine: The horrific “Exorcism” and death of Kennedy Ife. Medium. https://medium.com/tftunderworld/bad-medicine-the-horrific-exorcism-and-death-of-kennedy-ife-77a016da0556Symptoms of food poisoning. (2025, January 31). Food Safety. https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/signs-symptoms/index.html#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20symptoms%20of,down%2C%20and%20signs%20of%20dehydration.Wills, E. (2019, March 14). Kennedy Ife death: North London family cleared of killing man, 26, during suspected exorcism | London Evening Standard. The Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/kennedy-ife-death-north-london-family-cleared-of-killing-man-26-during-suspected-exorcism-a4092131.htmlYuki, E. (2022, October 2). Exorcisms: The Centuries‑Long History of Expelling Evil. History. https://www.history.com/news/exorcisms-christianity-gospels-movie
