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The Dark World of “Rei Ghob”: A Scrap Dealer, Sorcerer, and Killer
Portugal, a country steeped in history, culture, and tradition, was rocked by a chilling series of crimes that drew the nation’s attention to the small town of Aguiar da Beira.
The story of “Rei Ghob,” as the man at the center of these crimes called himself, is one of deception, mysticism, and cold-blooded murder. This tale reveals the darker side of human nature, where manipulation, control, and violence intertwine to create a tragic and terrifying narrative.
Background: The Rise of “Rei Ghob”
“Rei Ghob,” whose real name was José Pedro Guimarães, lived a life that few could have anticipated would end in such notoriety. Born into a modest family, Guimarães had an ordinary life until he began to fashion a new identity for himself — one that would lead him down a path of darkness.
He chose the name “Rei Ghob,” deriving it from Celtic mythology, where Ghob is known as the king of the gnomes, the ruler of the elemental spirits of the earth. This title was not just a moniker but an integral part of the persona he crafted, which combined elements of mysticism, sorcery, and a deep-seated belief in his own supernatural…
