Paul Mackenzie's Son Says He Was Forced to Fast for a Week at Age 12

Dan Mackenzie, 24, says he suffered abuse in his father preacher Paul Mackenzie's church, including being forced to fast for a week at age 12 and beaten for nearly three hours for resisting the movement's rules. He also said he was stripped during the incident, but did not claim that his father personally carried out the beating. His account follows the conviction of Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused on 191 murder counts linked to the Shakahola tragedy, in which 190 children and one adult died. Dan said he felt relieved by the ruling and that five younger siblings had been rescued and were staying at a centre; sentencing is scheduled for November 6, 2026.