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Vampire Believer Detained for Blood Rituals in Forests
3 Aug
Summary
- Man detained for leaving animal corpses at churches.
- He believed drinking blood would grant eternal life.
- DNA evidence led to his arrest and hospital treatment.
Benjamin Lewis, a 48-year-old man with a fascination for vampires, has been detained in a hospital for treatment. Lewis apparently believed that consuming blood would prolong his life and prevent him from dying.
He was apprehended after leaving the carcasses of sheep and deer at church doorsteps in the New Forest, causing distress to the community. Police conducted surveillance on churches, even consulting satanic calendars, which ultimately led to Lewis's arrest. DNA traces found on a lamb's remains were crucial in identifying him.
During his court appearance, Lewis identified himself as "Count Dracula" and has since apologized to his victims. He is being held for treatment, with his release contingent on mental health assessments. The incidents have deeply affected local farmers and churchgoers, some of whom expressed fear and unease.
