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A 1983 ritual explosion in a New Territories village, intended to scare away “Five Demons,” turned deadly when a mis‑mixed gunpowder blast destroyed the house, killing five participants. Investigation revealed the blast was sabotaged by a rival family seeking land development profits, leading to convictions for murder and fraud. The tragedy became an enduring urban legend, illustrating how superstition can be weaponized and how forensic work can cut through myth.

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