UNITED KINGDOM
Western Morning News
The high priest of a witches’ coven in Cornwall has denied sexually abusing children over three decades wearing hooded robes and using daggers.
Peter Petrauske, 72, known as “German Pete” denies attacks on young girls dating back to the 1970s.
Next to him in the dock at Truro Crown Court is Jack Kemp, 69, also accused of taking part in the ritualistic abuse of young girls – he also denies all accusations.
Yesterday Petrauske, gave evidence during which he said he had been a pagan for 55 years taking part in “Sabbath” rituals, had an alter in his bedroom and books on the occult and witchcraft.
Petrauske, of The Beacon, Falmouth, admitted having robes, daggers, eye masks and a whip, insisting they were all for ceremonial purposes only.
Sean Brunton, defending, asked: “Have any of those items been used to frighten or assault children at any stage.”
He replied: “No never.”
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