Spiritual Healer's Grisly Crime: The Case of Jemma Mitchell
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Chapter 1: The Deceptive Bond
In a chilling incident on June 11, 2021, Jemma Mitchell, a 38-year-old self-identified spiritual healer, was seen dragging a suitcase across London, oblivious to the CCTV cameras capturing her every move. This footage would ultimately play a crucial role in the investigation that followed.
Mitchell made her way to the residence of her close friend, 67-year-old Mee Kuen Chong, who was also known as Deborah. The two had developed a strong friendship through their shared faith after meeting at church. Chong, who struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and took antipsychotic medication, placed her complete trust in Mitchell’s purported healing abilities, believing she was receiving genuine help.
However, that day would turn dark, as Mitchell had sinister intentions beyond merely assisting Chong.
Jemma Mitchell was born on July 22, 1984, in Australia, raised by her mother, a worker for the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Following her parents' divorce, she relocated to the UK with her mother and sister.
Chong, who had resided in London for three decades, was becoming increasingly unstable in her mental health. She was convinced that Mitchell could cure her, even believing she was in communication with King Charles through YouTube. This delusion prompted her to write letters to the royal family and to then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, convinced that King Charles was her soulmate.
As Chong's erratic behavior escalated, Mitchell confided in her about the financial troubles plaguing her family, particularly after being swindled out of £230,000 by dishonest builders. Out of kindness, Chong decided to lend Mitchell £200,000 for home renovations. However, after reconsidering, she retracted her offer, suggesting that Mitchell should sell her house instead. This change of plans was not well received by Jemma.
On that fateful morning, CCTV footage recorded Mitchell arriving at Chong’s home in Wembley, lugging a large blue suitcase. Hours later, she was seen exiting the property with the suitcase noticeably bulkier