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Bald Men Are Being Hunted Down In Mozambique

Five have been killed since May. Police call it a "serious homicide crime" and are investigating the possible motives — which may have to do with cultural beliefs.
Source: Ryan McVay

Authorities in Mozambique say bald men are being killed, allegedly because of the belief that their heads contain gold.

So far five bald men

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