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Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime

Murder and Mayhem: South African True Crime

By: Bella Monsoon
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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 me on a journey into the minds behind the macarbe.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences True Crime
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  • Episode 48: Deceived | The Serial Crimes of Johan Jacobus Williams
    Mar 24 2025

    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 been waiting for from someone who you know; someone who you should be able to trust.

    Imagine embarking on a journey to start this chapter only to have those moments be your last and to never see the ones you love again. In a small farming community- this was the reality for those who found themselves victims to a man who violated their trust. A man who stole so much more than their lives. A man who never showed one inkling of remorse for the heinous crimes he committed.

    This is the case of the serial offender- Johan Jacobus Williams.

    For images, sources and real footage of the individuals and the case mentioned, please visit my Youtube Channel- Bella Monsoon where this case has been covered in video format HERE.

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    Mental Health Resources:

    If you are feeling triggered by any of the content within this podcast please reach out and speak to someone. A full list of worldwide mental health channels is available on my website bellamonsoon.com but if you are in South Africa- you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14.

    Support the Show on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoon

    Support the Show on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon

    Subscribe and follow Murder and Mayhem on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or your favourite podcast listening platforms

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    45 mins
  • Episode 47: Beyond Recognition | Siam Lee's Tragic Murder
    Mar 2 2025

    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 adventure. Only to have it all stolen in the blink of an eye.

    In the coastal city of Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal, a grim tale of tragedy unfolded in January of 2018. A 20 year old woman with her whole life ahead of her was kidnapped, her body later discovered burnt almost beyond recognition. The paths of many would intersect as the chilling events that followed gripped the nation- uncovering a sinister never ending interconnected web of secrets and lies.

    As private investigators unravelled the mystery of the events leading uptown her death, a story of obsession, deception and a history and pattern of disturbing behaviour would come to light. Although many truths would be uncovered, some questions would still remain up in the air, even to this day.

    This is a journey into the light that was this girl and the darkness that stole her from this world. This is the story of an enduring and exhausting battle for truth and justice. This is the story of a girl who loved deeply, lived authentically and embraced life in every way of form.

    This is Siam Lee’s story.

    For images, sources and real footage of the individuals and the case mentioned, please visit my Youtube Channel- Bella Monsoon where this case has been covered in video format HERE.

    SHOP the South African Truly Criminal Colouring Book: https://shop.bellamonsoon.com/collections/books

    Mental Health Resources:

    If you are feeling triggered by any of the content within this podcast please reach out and speak to someone. A full list of worldwide mental health channels is available on my website bellamonsoon.com but if you are in South Africa- you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14.

    Support the Show on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoon

    Support the Show on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon

    Subscribe and follow Murder and Mayhem on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or your favourite podcast listening platforms

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    49 mins
  • Episode 46: Murdered for a Mango | Jerobejin van Wyk's Tragic Story
    Feb 23 2025

    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 town known for its rooibos, its grapes and its honey. But in February 2022, a horrifying crime shattered that silence. A 13-year-old boy vanished, last seen running for his life.

    What happened next sent shockwaves through the nation, exposing the darkest depths of human cruelty. As the truth unfolded, it raised unsettling questions about justice, community, and the hidden dangers that can lurk behind even the most unassuming facades.

    This is the story of Klawer’s most chilling crime...a case that would leave a permanent scar on South Africa.

    This is Jerobejin Van Wyk’s Story.

    For images, sources and real footage of the individuals and the case mentioned, please visit my Youtube Channel- Bella Monsoon where this case has been covered in video format HERE.

    SHOP the South African Truly Criminal Colouring Book: https://shop.bellamonsoon.com/collections/books

    Mental Health Resources:

    If you are feeling triggered by any of the content within this podcast please reach out and speak to someone. A full list of worldwide mental health channels is available on my website bellamonsoon.com but if you are in South Africa- you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14.

    Support the Show on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoon

    Support the Show on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon

    Subscribe and follow Murder and Mayhem on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or your favourite podcast listening platforms

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    52 mins

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