Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime

Nov 07 2024 46 ep. 41 mins 71
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The Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint. Every week a new case is examined and we delve head-first into the motives that drive people to do what they do. Join Bella Monsoon on a journey into the minds behind the madness.

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Episode 45: On the Run | The Murder of Chantelle Barnard

Nov 07 2024 28 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 45 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Just a few days before she would turn 21, a young girl with everything ahead of her would have her life stolen when what should have been a simple errand turned into a nightmare. For months prior to her demise, little did she know that she was being watched, being obsessed over- her

Episode 44: Unrecognisable | The Senseless Murder of Janika Mello

Aug 23 2024 29 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 44 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: 2019 was a year with cases of sheer violence towards women that shocked the South African nation. From the brutal murder of Uyinene in a post office to the mutilation of Lynette Volschenk in her own apartment- each case highlighted the disturbing prevalence of GBV in the country. In the

Episode 43: Unconstrained | The Brutal Murder of Desiree Hutton Baartman

May 15 2024 33 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 43 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: On the 12th of June 2023, a 57 year old woman disappeared without a trace in Bethelsdorp. She had last been seen around 10am when she left her home that morning. Little did anyone know that the reason for her disappearance was due to a danger that lurked within her safe space; the very

Episode 42: Unrepentant | The Heartbreaking Murder of Michaela Williams

Mar 23 2024 29 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 42 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: In a home in Pelikan Park, a young girl has dinner with her family- laughing and happily existing in the humble, warm space they all called home. Unbeknownst to her, just a few doors away a man was watching her…observing her every movement- a dark plan brewing in his mind. When the pe

Episode 41: Desecrated | The Tragic Murder of Lynette Volschenk

Feb 15 2024 34 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 41 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: “I am a charming psychopath and grateful to be a clever serial killer”. These are the shocking words of not only an aspiring crime writer but a cold blooded murderer. The crime he committed sent shockwaves through the nation for its brutal nature. An innocent woman his victim, none

Episode 40 | Recorded: The Disturbing Case of Brian Smith

Feb 08 2024 32 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 40 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A picturesque town concealing a seedy underbelly. A seemingly perfect husband hiding dark secrets and desires. Innocent women with their lives stolen from them by a cruel and callous perpetrator. And an investigation and case that garners an outcry from both locals and internationals ali

Episode 39 | Forsaken: The Murder of Chevonne Rusch

Nov 28 2023 36 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 39 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A tale that although shocking has been all too often heard before. Caregivers who not only abuse their roles but fail to live up to them too. A little girl left to fend for herself. A system and society that failed her. 2 years old with an entire future ahead of her. 2 years old and depe

Episode 38 | Unthinkable: The Heartbreaking Case of Ellen Pakkies

Oct 03 2023 40 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 38 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: About the episode: It is said that no one can love you, like a mother can. That blood is thicker than water and that family is more important than anything else. What happens though when a mother is pushed to breaking point? What could drive her to do the unthinkable? And what happens af

Episode 37 | Snapped: The Dickason Family Murders | Lauren Dickason Case

Sep 03 2023 73 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 37 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: From the outside, they seemed to be the perfect family- a doting father and a seemingly caring mother with three happy little girls all living in suburban bliss. But the disturbing truth lay just beyond the surface. Behind the smiling framed photographs on the walls, a sinister darkness

Episode 36 | Unspeakable: The Shocking Murder of Altecia Kortje and Raynecia

Aug 19 2023 22 mins  
Welcome to the Episode 36 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: A happy, smiling little girl runs up to her grandfather as he returns from work. Her eyes are just as bright and beautiful as those of the woman who brought her into this world. But every day, the faces of both mother and daughter are slowly fading from the memories of those who love and