Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime
Bella Monsoon
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Vulnerable and Alone: 8 Day Old Baby Caithlyn Ferreira's Murder | Episode 50
Welcome to Episode 50 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About this episode: There are some cases that don’t just shock you. They stay with you. Not because of noise or outrage, but…
Episode 49: Hidden in Plain Sight | Deveney Nel's Murder
Welcome to Episode 49 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About this episode: This episode is about the Deveney Nel case, the story about a 16-year-old girl who went to school one…
Episode 48: Deceived | The Serial Crimes of Johan Jacobus Williams
Welcome to the Episode 47 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Imagine being so desperate to provide for your family and then being offered the opportunity you’ve…
Episode 47: Beyond Recognition | Siam Lee's Tragic Murder
Welcome to the Episode 47 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Imagine your life is just beginning, you have big plans for the future and a spirit yearning for…
Episode 46: Murdered for a Mango | Jerobejin van Wyk's Tragic Story
Welcome to the Episode 46 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Klawer- a quiet town along South Africa’s West Coast, where life moves at a slow, familiar pace. A…
S2E1 Episode 45: On the Run | The Murder of Chantelle Barnard
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…
Episode 44: Unrecognisable | The Senseless Murder of Janika Mello
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…
Episode 43: Unconstrained | The Brutal Murder of Desiree Hutton Baartman
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…
Episode 42: Unrepentant | The Heartbreaking Murder of Michaela Williams
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…
Episode 41: Desecrated | The Tragic Murder of Lynette Volschenk
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…
Episode 40 | Recorded: The Disturbing Case of Brian Smith
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…
Episode 39 | Forsaken: The Murder of Chevonne Rusch
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…
Episode 38 | Unthinkable: The Heartbreaking Case of Ellen Pakkies
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…
Episode 37 | Snapped: The Dickason Family Murders | Lauren Dickason Case
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…
Episode 36 | Unspeakable: The Shocking Murder of Altecia Kortje and Raynecia
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…
Episode 35 | Unjust: The Brutal Murder of Eudy Simelane
Welcome to the Episode 35 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Imagine being killed for simply living your truth? A talented footballer and a successful woman who…
Episode 34 | Calamity: The Sizzlers Massacre Tragedy
Welcome to the Episode 34 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: Described as the worst massacre Cape Town and the country had ever experienced, in 2003, 9 innocent men…
Episode 33 | Unbelievable: The Shocking Case of Thabo Bester
Welcome to the Episode 33 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: An ongoing case that has not only gripped the nation but led to so many more questions. This is a case…
Episode 32 | Barbarous: The Heartbreaking Case of Allison Plaatjies
Welcome to the Episode 32 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: After years of hard work, sacrifices and dedication- one young woman was on the path to making all of…
Episode 31 | Hidden Truths: The Disturbing Case of Meghan Cremer
Welcome to the Episode 31 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime. About the episode: On a cold winter’s evening on the 3rd of August 2019- a young woman’s life and the lives of those who…
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Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime has published 51 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 41m.
