Chinese family dig their deceased adult daughter's corpse before selling it as a 'ghost bride'
A family in China has sold the corpse of their deceased adult daughter as a 'ghost bride' after digging it from her tomb, reported local media. The body of Kang Cuicui, who died 12 years ago, was sold for £9,200 and 'married' to a deceased man as an ancient betrothal ritual in northern China's Hebei Province. The custom of Yin Hun, or 'ghost marriages', has been practised in China for thousands of years by believers who claim it ensures the unmarried dead are not alone in the afterlife and brings good luck to the future generations. The body of Kang Cuicui, who died 12 years ago, was sold fo...