The killing of witches , or sangumas , is not a new phenomenon in rural areas of the country . Woman suspected to be witch in Papua New Guinea burned alive . Death adds to the list of people suspected of sorcery imprisoned or killed . People are often scapegoats for someone else 's unexplained death .
Woman suspected to be witch in Papua New Guinea burned alive . Death adds to the list of people suspected of sorcery imprisoned or killed . People are often scapegoats for someone else 's unexplained death .