A Bolivian man was locked up in a wooden box for two months by his own father.
According to the Telegraph, Johan Knelsen was forced to live in the homemade wooden prison at his home in Santa Cruz, eastern Bolivia. His family members are Christian Mennonites- common in easter Bolivia- who reportedly follow a strict interpretation of the Bible.
It was first rumored that Johan was locked up for use of his phone- Christian Mennonites are regarded as most conservative with technology- but later it came out that Johan’s dad may have had a different reason.
Johan’s dad, David Knelsen, said that his son was mentally ill and had stolen chickens. The 21-year-old had allegedly stolen three chickens from his father and locking him up was suitable punishment for the act.
“I went out and when I came back, they were angry with me here and home,” Johan Knelsen told reporters.
When police got wind of the situation, they ordered the dad to release his son. After his release, police found pillows and were shocked to find plastic bottles that he used as a toilet.
According to the Telegraph, Johan Knelsen was forced to live in the homemade wooden prison at his home in Santa Cruz, eastern Bolivia. His family members are Christian Mennonites- common in easter Bolivia- who reportedly follow a strict interpretation of the Bible.
Johan’s dad, David Knelsen, said that his son was mentally ill and had stolen chickens. The 21-year-old had allegedly stolen three chickens from his father and locking him up was suitable punishment for the act.
“I went out and when I came back, they were angry with me here and home,” Johan Knelsen told reporters.
When police got wind of the situation, they ordered the dad to release his son. After his release, police found pillows and were shocked to find plastic bottles that he used as a toilet.
