Murder
Unpacking The Mysterious Groblersdal Farm Murder [Video]
07 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The murder of Raymond Papapavlou last October rocked the rural community of Groblersdal in Limpopo. What first seemed like a random attack has turned into “a real murder mystery”.
An SA Ship, An Actress, And A Sailor Feature In Notorious Murder Trial
30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Actress Gay Gibson boarded the cruise liner ‘Durban Castle’ in South Africa in October of 1947, not knowing that she would never reach her destination.
VICE’s Depressing Look At Femicide In South Africa [Video]
05 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I know it’s the end of the week, and you probably don’t feel like getting too serious, but there’s no escaping the fact that South Africa has an out of control femicide crisis.
They’re Comparing This Man Killing His Wife To The Oscar / Reeva Case
05 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mosa Ntsibande shot and killed his wife, Hlengiwe Msimango, in a case that lawyers argue bears a very striking resemblance to the that of Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp.
How Detectives Eventually Caught The Notorious ‘Retirement Home Killers’ [Video]
04 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What most likely began as a ploy to rob unsuspecting residents of retirement villages soon spiralled into something far more sinister.
Beyond Bond: Assassins Used A Remote-Controlled Machine Gun To Kill A Nuclear Scientist
30 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed after his car was allegedly ambushed in a district east of Tehran.
Man On The Run: Video Plots The Timeline Of SA Fugitive’s Escape And Capture
27 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After seven years of being a fugitive in Brazil, having fled before standing trial on charges of murder, Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren will finally face the music.
SA Trucking Industry In The Middle Of A Violent War [Videos]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Drivers have been killed and others injured over the past week, with more than 30 trucks torched in a series of violent attacks.
Latest Murder Stats Paint A Very Grim Picture For Cape Town
16 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The quarterly crime stats, released by police minister Bheki Cele, show a marked increase from the three months prior.
Missing Curtain And Fallen Leaves: Investigators Reckon They’ve Solved Pretoria Murder
12 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When detectives found a body dumped in Sunnyside, Pretoria, back in May, the fact that the body was wrapped in a sheet and a curtain, along with fallen leaves found alongside the body, proved crucial.
New Twist In ‘Sausage King’ Murder Mystery
04 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The investigation into the alleged murder of Vladimir Marugov has taken some bizarre twists and turns, with no sign of slowing down.
Moscow’s ‘Sausage King’ Killed In A Sauna, With A Crossbow
03 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Russian oligarch Vladimir Marugov was killed in an outdoor sauna in a bizarre attack on Monday morning, and he isn’t the first.
Danish Murderer Escaped Jail Using Hostage And A Fake Bomb [Video]
21 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Peter Madsen, who murdered a journalist on his submarine, escaped prison yesterday, with guards and law enforcement in hot pursuit.
Your Friday Netflix Recommendation – ‘American Murder: The Family Next Door’ [Trailer]
02 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The victim’s incessant social media updates, her video confessionals and text messages with her husband form the central material of the film’s narrative.
Friday Morning Spice
25 Sep 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Cop killer suspect in court today. Rat gets medal. Republicans break with Trump. Gigi Hadid gave birth. Cardinal resigns amid sin. Best MBA courses in the world.
Doctor Accused In Culpable Homicide Case Gunned Down In Jozi
17 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the doctors charged with culpable homicide in the death of a 10-year-old boy was gunned down in Joburg yesterday.
More Bodies Found At Cape Town’s Most Notorious Murder Dumping Ground
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two more gunshot victims were found earlier in the week, contributing to Baden Powell Drive’s notoriety as a dumping ground for bodies.
Latest On Suspect Accused Of Killing SA-Born Doctor In Canada
15 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On August 10, tragedy struck at a clinic in the city of Red Deer, in Canada’s Alberta province, when 45-year-old South African-born family doctor Walter Reynolds was murdered.
Shocking Broad Daylight Hit Outside Gordon’s Bay Restaurant [Video]
11 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In CCTV footage showing the outside area of Talla’s Tavern on Beach Road, a man can be seen hopping off a motorbike and pulling out a gun.
Danish Inventor Finally Admits Submarine Murder
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After roughly two years in prison, Peter Madsen has finally admitted to the horrifying murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall in his homemade submarine.
Another Body Found In KZN As Serial Killer Fears Resurface [Video]
01 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When police arrested two men last month, they thought the murders would end. Now another body has been found, and one of the suspects has committed suicide.
It’s Far Too Easy To Dump Bodies Along The Cape Coastline
31 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
More bodies have been found in the bushes next to Baden Powell Drive, on a stretch locals now refer to as “the killing fields of the Cape Flats”.
Latest Stats Show Western Cape Remains SA’s Gang Capital
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The quarterly crime statistics, released last week, emphasise how out of control gang violence is in the Western Cape.
Tragic Story Of SA-Born Doctor Murdered With Machete In Canada [Videos]
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On Monday morning, August 10, South African-born doctor Walter Reynolds was murdered by a patient weilding a hammer and machete at a clinic in Canada.
Five Bodies In Less Than Five Months – Is KZN Dealing With A Serial Killer?
13 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the past two days, the bodies of two women have been found in Mtwalume, on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast. Since April, that makes five bodies in total.
The Price Of A Single Cigarette Allegedly Led To Cape Man’s Death
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the ongoing trial of 19-year-old Romando Meyer, who is facing murder charges, it is alleged that a fight over the price of a loose cigarette led to the death of Emile “Milo” Anthony, 23.
Thursday Morning Spice
16 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Tech CEO dismembered in NY. Ozzies’ passion for cocaine. COVID masks for boozing. Great Gatsby prequel.
No Skaam: Convicted Killer In Courtroom Tells Survivor He Wishes He Had Killed Her Too [Video]
25 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Convicted murderer and white nationalist Jeremy Christian lost his cool in court when a victim confronted him about his crimes.
UK To Ban ‘Rough Sex’ Murder Defence
19 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Following a surge of killings, where defendants used “rough sex” as a defence, the UK is looking into making this inadmissible in court.
We Need To Talk About Tshegofatso Pule And Naledi Phangindawo
10 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last year, South Africans took to the streets and said #EnoughIsEnough, whilst at the same time asking #AmINext? That battle continues.
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