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Profiler: True Crime Africa

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Profiler Africa is your front-row seat to the darkest corners of South African crime. Hosted by journalist Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne—former Head of Forensic Investigation at SAPS—this gripping podcast explores the psychology of serial killers, violent criminals, and the justice system that pursues them. 🔎 Exclusive interviews, real crime scene analysis, and untold details from SA’s most notorious cases. 🎧 Subscribe now and uncover the truth behind the killers

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01:37:00

Farm Murders: Crime, or Conspiracy?

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/05/28

Profiler Africa | Episode Out NowWho’s really killing who in South Africa?In one of our most explosive episodes yet, Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne sit down with Dr Chris de Kock, former head of SAPS Crime Research, to pull the mask off one of South Africa’s most politicised crime topics: farm murders.Forget the hashtags, headlines, and hype. We’re cutting through the myth, the fear, and the politics — and getting to the truth.What farm murders are — and what they’re

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00:48:36

The Etwatwa Family Axe Murders | The Little Killer |...

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2025/05/23

We delve into one of the most disturbing familicides in South African history — the Etwatwa family murders.On May 23, 2013, a 14-year-old boy in Johannesburg’s East Rand took an axe to his mother, grandmother, six-year-old brother, and four-month-old sister. Four lives ended in one night. A quiet street turned crime scene. A community left reeling. And a nation asking: how could a child commit such horror?We unpack the chilling events, the whispers of satanism and abuse, and the state's struggle to

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00:45:08

Serial Killer Cop | Kobus Geldenhuys: The Terror of...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/05/22

This is the case that chilled Johannesburg to the bone.Between 1989 and 1992, Kobus Geldenhuys — a police officer sworn to protect — unleashed a wave of terror across the city. He raped, murdered, and broke into homes while wearing the badge. By the time it was over, five women were dead, and a community had lost all trust in the uniform.This week, we dig into how Geldenhuys hid in plain sight, and the twisted psychology that drove his crimes. We’re joined by journalist Janine Lazarus, who worked

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01:31:19

Profiling Killers: From South Africa to Scotland Yard

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2025/05/21

Psychologist. Intelligence specialist. Co-author of Killer Stories. This week, Paul and Gerard sit down with Brin Hodgskiss for a heavyweight conversation on the dark art of criminal profiling — from Johannesburg to the UK.Brin’s career spans burglary to terrorism, serial rape to murder, with 15 years in British law enforcement after starting out in SAPS. Now with the NHS, he brings that same insight to storytelling, consulting on the psychology of narrative and transformation.We get into:Profiling:

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01:59:13

🔥 When Fire Becomes Murder: Profiling Arsonists with...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/05/13

No case breakdown. No fluff. Just a gripping conversation with one of the world’s top arson and bombing experts.We’re joined by Ed Nordskog—retired arson/bomb investigator for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, FBI instructor, US Marine vet, and author of six essential books on fire-related crime. With over 2,100 arson cases under his belt and profiles on dozens of serial arsonists, Ed is the real deal.Together with Paul and Gerard, he unpacks:– What makes a serial arsonist tick– How

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01:39:14

🎙️ Talking about Murder with Tshego Paledi: Profiler...

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2025/05/13

What’s it like creating true crime content in South Africa? This week, we sit down with YouTuber and storyteller Tshego Paledi (44K+ subscribers) for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life in the local crime content game.No case breakdowns—just an honest convo about the highs, hate, ethics, and emotional toll of documenting real stories of violence, injustice, and survival.From the cases that changed her to the criticism she faces, Tshego joins Paul and Gerard to unpack what it really means to tell

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00:45:29

Natural Born Killer?: Boetie Boer Wilken | South...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/05/01

Series Description:South African Serial is a 12-part true crime anthology series. Each episode investigates one unforgettable South African crime.Episode Description:In our first episode, we unpack the disturbing case of Stewart “Boetie Boer” Wilken — one of South Africa’s most dangerous serial killers. With a history of necrophilia, cannibalism, and a terrifying God complex, Wilken confessed to 12 murders and was convicted of 7.This episode draws from exclusive case files and a rare two-day prison

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01:24:41

Stolen from the womb: Caesarean Kidnapping

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/04/30

This week: one of the rarest — and most horrifying — crimes on earth. A baby ripped from the womb in a violent act of theft.We go deep into the case of Loretta Cook, a 24-year-old from Toekomsrus, whose web of lies led to murder and left a newborn fighting for life.South Africa has seen not one, but at least three known caesarean kidnappings — an almost unheard-of crime globally. Why here? Why now?Gerard Labuschagne and Paul Llewellyn unpack:Why women fake pregnancies and kill to make them realHow

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01:15:36

Family Killer: Henri van Breda

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/04/22

He murdered his family with an axe — thencalmly called emergency services like nothing happened.We're digging into one of South Africa’s mostshocking crimes: the brutal axe murders committed by 20-year-old Henri van Breda.In 2015, inside the family’s luxury estate inStellenbosch, Henri killed his parents and brother—and nearly murdered his teenage sister, who somehow survived. The aftermath? A strange 911 call, self-inflicted wounds, and a trial that exposed chilling levels of control, detachment,

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01:07:23

The Psychology of Murder with Finland’s Leading...

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2025/04/16

We're stepping out of the morgue and into the mind — with one of the world’s top forensic psychologists.This week on Profiler Africa, our guest is Dr. Helinä Häkkänen, a Finnish powerhouse whose work has shaped war crimes trials, courtroom psychology, and criminal investigations from South Africa to The Hague. With over 60 publications and a career advising the ICC and European law enforcement, she’s the real deal — no drama, just science.We unpack what real profiling looks like — far from the

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01:29:00

The Horrors of Stewart 'Boetie Boer' Wilken: South...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/04/09

In this episode of Profiler Africa, we take a deep dive into the terrifying case of Stewart Wilken, South Africa's most notorious serial killer. Wilken's killing spree, which spanned the early 1990s, left a trail of horrific murders that shocked the nation. Through an in-depth analysis of his background, his brutal crimes, and the dark psychology behind his actions, we uncover the twisted motivations that drove his reign of terror.From his troubled childhood in Boksburg to his descent into

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01:39:17

The Seesig Monster: Inside the mind of Kyle Ruiters...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/04/01

In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by Colonel (Ret.) Kirsten Clark, former SAPS Investigative Psychologist and Criminal Behaviour Specialist, to discuss the chilling case of Kyle Ruiters. Clark conducted a psychological assessment of Ruiters in 2019, offering rare insight into his mindset, disturbing obsessions, and the dark psychological profile that emerged from her report.Ruiters, who brutally murdered and dismembered his victim, displayed traits of narcissism, manipulation, and a

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01:40:59

THE KRUGERSDORP CULT KILLINGS with Author Jana Marx

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/26

In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by Jana Marx, author of The Krugersdorp Cult Killings: Inside Cecilia Steyn's Reign of Terror, as she takes us through the disturbing story of the Electus Per Deus cult. Between 2012 and 2016, a group led by Cecilia Steyn carried out a series of brutal murders, driven by religious extremism, manipulation, and revenge. Steyn used her influence to brainwash followers into believing they were on a divine mission, leading to a chilling and violent

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01:22:27

Shocking Courtroom Moments: A Crime Reporter's View...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

What really happens inside South Africa’s courtrooms? What is it like to cover the country’s most gripping murder trials?In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Jana Marx, an award-winning journalist and true crime author, to uncover the hidden world of crime reporting. From high-profile cases to shocking behind-the-scenes moments, Jana shares what it takes to bring the truth to light.🔍 Get an insider’s look at true crime journalism, the challenges of reporting on brutal cases, and the

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01:36:40

The murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

The Oscar Pistorius trial remains one of the most infamous criminal cases in South African history. Twelve years after Reeva Steenkamp’s tragic death, the case continues to spark debate about justice, privilege, and rehabilitation.In this episode of Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne, who was part of the prosecution team, joins Paul Llewellyn to break down the facts. What really happened on that fateful night? What do we know for certain? And how did the case evolve through

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01:36:10

Crime, Power & the Law: A conversation with Advocate...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

In this episode of Profiler Africa, we’re joined by one of South Africa’s most respected legal minds, Gerrie Nel.With a career spanning decades, Nel has prosecuted some of the country’s most high-profile cases, including the conviction of former police chief Jackie Selebi and leading the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. We explore his early years as a prosecutor, the challenges of working within South Africa’s complex legal and political landscape, and the lasting impact of his work on the justice

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01:41:05

Hillbrow Killer Cop Marius van den Heever

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

In 1994, ex-cop Marius van den Heever was convicted of three brutal murders, arson, and weapons theft. Sentenced to life, he spent decades behind bars—until 2018, when the High Court overturned his denied parole and set him free.How does a convicted killer walk free? What changed?In this episode of Profiler Africa, Paul Llewellyn and forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne break down the case. Gerard personally assessed van den Heever for parole in 2014, offering rare insight into a man who

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01:16:05

The Pastor's Murder: Inside an Intimate Partner...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

In October 2021, respected pastor Liezel de Jager returned home from her morning jog—only to be ambushed and murdered just steps from her front door. The attack was brutal, the motive unclear. Years later, her husband, Werner de Jager, was arrested for the crime—but before he could stand trial, he took his own life.In this episode of Profiler Africa, we delve into the psychological complexities of intimate partner homicide. What drives a spouse to kill? Why do some offenders display post-crime

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01:28:55

A Serial Killer in the Making? An interview with the...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

In 2002, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne walked into his first crime scene—a brutal murder that would lead to the capture of Axe Killer Jose da Silva. But what happened next was even more chilling.In this episode of Profiler Africa, we take you inside the case with rare, unnerving audio of Gerard’s interview with the killer—recorded just hours after his arrest, in the very bathroom where the murder took place. It’s a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the mind of a murderer and the investigative

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01:16:25

Body Of Evidence: Stories from behind the...

Profiler: True Crime Africa ·

2025/03/18

Forensic pathologists uncover the final truths that the dead leave behind. Their work tells the untold stories of crime, tragedy, and justice—one autopsy at a time.In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Dr. Hestelle van Staden, a forensic pathologist dedicated to deciphering the secrets held within the human body. From high-profile murder cases to overlooked tragedies, she reveals the reality of unnatural death in South Africa and the vital role forensic pathology plays in the pursuit

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