Hungarian city shocked as naked parents drag child through streets in alleged “exorcism walk”

Surreal scenes unfolded in Debrecen last weekend when a couple, completely naked, were seen dragging their young child by the hand through the streets near Kardos Albert Street. Shocked locals watched as the bizarre incident played out, with several witnesses recording what they saw. Police have since seized the footage as evidence.

In the videos, the woman can clearly be heard shouting, “Cast it out of him, leave him, Satan!” as the couple walked briskly ahead, ignoring passers-by who attempted to intervene. Their crying, visibly frightened child followed them without clothes, and according to witnesses, the parents even shoved aside a passer-by who tried to cover the child.

Hotel staff suspected they were preparing for an “exorcism”

According to Blikk, the family had been staying at the nearby Hotel Divinus, where staff had already noticed unusual behaviour that morning. After leaving the wellness area, the couple reportedly stripped naked and walked straight out of the hotel onto a busy street. Employees immediately alerted the police.

Officers from the Debrecen Police Department located the parents within minutes, roughly 300 metres from the hotel. They appeared confused and likely not fully conscious of their actions. Paramedics transported them to hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment in a psychiatric ward.

Authorities have taken the child into protective custody, and the parents’ parental rights have been temporarily suspended.

Possible criminal charges ahead

Police have launched an investigation into endangering a minor. It is also possible that charges of public indecency or even abuse may follow.