The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
The Prophet and the Mysterious Death of Charmain Speirs
Charmain Speirs, a 40-year-old woman, encountered the prophet Eric Adusah in 2014. For years, she had been active in Pentecostalism, one of the fastest-growing Christian movements globally. Her faith brought her a sense of fulfillment she had long sought, yet she still felt unfulfilled. “She’d grown tired of ordinary men,” said Anne-Marie, a friend. “She craved a man of God. She wanted the promises she’d heard about.” A whirlwind romance led her to marry Adusah, the leader of the Global Light Revival Church, who was revered not just as a pastor but as a prophet believed to communicate divine messages directly from God.
Charmain’s Background
Charmain was born in Arbroath, a small coastal town in Scotland, during the 1970s and 1980s. Her parents, Linda and Peter, worked as a cleaner and a plumber, respectively. Colleagues and neighbors described her as a vibrant individual who naturally attracted others. At 19, she relocated to Glasgow, taking on various roles in retail, dining, and hospitality. Linsey, a friend, shared that Charmain had multiple relationships, some intense and short-lived, even spending time in a shelter for women. Her family endured hardships, including the loss of one brother in a car accident and another’s heroin addiction.
The Prophetic Relationship
By her early 30s, Charmain moved to Swansea to begin anew and pursue photojournalism. In 2007, she gave birth to a son named Isaac, which marked the start of her struggles with post-natal depression. It was during this time she found solace in the Liberty Church, joining its community with enthusiasm. Adusah, based in London, led another Pentecostal congregation and was a prominent figure on Christian TV. They met through a dating site, and within weeks, an engagement was announced.
The Aftermath of a Stormy Marriage
Charmain’s mother, Linda, was shocked when her daughter called to share the news of her marriage—she hadn’t even mentioned a boyfriend. Friends noted a dramatic shift in Charmain’s life as she became the “first lady” of Adusah’s church, her status amplified by media attention. However, Anne-Marie recalled Charmain’s dissatisfaction:
“She said, ‘He doesn’t show me any love. There’s no love, there’s no passion.'”
Despite this, Charmain became pregnant with Adusah’s child and returned to Arbroath to visit her mother. She confided in Linda about the strain in her marriage, expressing plans to move back home. Yet, before that, she boarded a bus to London and then flew to Ghana, where she would meet her fate.
The Tragic Incident
Police records confirm Adusah was the last person seen with Charmain alive. In his statement, he claimed they shared lunch, visited a pool, and spent the evening in their hotel room, enjoying “a nice time together.” He then left after midnight for Accra, citing a 6am meeting before a flight back to the UK. However, a hotel employee named Edward—who used a pseudonym—alleged a critical detail was missing. “Two tall men arrived with Adusah late at night and went to room 112 where Charmain was staying,” he recalled. “One of them was hol…”
Investigation and Testimonies
A BBC Disclosure investigation revealed gaps in Adusah’s account of the night of Charmain’s death. The documentary series Charmain and the Prophet also features former partners who describe Adusah as a potential threat to women. While he has denied involvement in her death, the mystery surrounding her passing remains unresolved, casting a shadow over the prophetic relationship that once brought her hope and then led to her untimely end.