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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Welcome to the Episode 47 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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.

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Welcome to the Episode 46 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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.

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Welcome to the Episode 45 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 existence the very object of another’s desires.

Although it seemed like the case was straightforward, it would take almost a decade for any form of justice to be received.

A perpetrator who made Interpol's most wanted list; an international 9 year long manhunt; and a grieving family who longed for some form of closure.

This is the unbelievable story of a family’s fight for justice. This is Chantelle Barnard’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.

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Welcome to the Episode 44 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 midst of all of these, one particular case was not mentioned as much as others; one case fell on the wayside.

In the bustling community of Mitchell’s Plain, a disturbing murder occurred leaving a community horrified and a family in despair. A young girl had her life stolen by individuals she knew and had even grown up with. As the court case dragged on, the quest for justice turned into a long and arduous battle. This is the story of a community’s loss, a family’s heartache and an enduring fight to bring a young girl’s killers to book.

This is the case of the brutal and senseless murder of Janika Mello

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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Welcome to the Episode 43 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 walls she called home. 

The perpetrator no stranger; the crime so brutal; another illustration of the disturbing state of affairs in South Africa.

This is the disturbing case of Desiree Hutton Baartman

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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Welcome to the Episode 42 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 perfect moment came, he would not hesitate to unleash a sickening chain of events that would forever change the lives of so many.

This is the heart wrenching case of Michaela 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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Welcome to the Episode 41 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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“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 the wiser to the dark intentions of someone who was watching her; biding his time- from just metres away from her home. 

And as the case unfolded and more evidence came to light, the disturbing mind of this man became known to the public. During a year full of violence towards women from a murder in a post office to the murder of a young girl and her grandfather by a family member- this case reaffirmed the fact that GBV is out of control in our beloved country.

This is the senseless and heartbreaking case of the murder of Lynette Volschenk.

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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Welcome to the Episode 40 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 alike.

A trial that so many will be watching to see whether the man accused will ultimately face the scales of justice.

This is the disturbing case of the SD Memory Card Killer.

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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Welcome to the Episode 39 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

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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 dependent on those she was supposed to trust. 2 years and a life cut short.

This is the heart-wrenching case of Chevonne Rusch

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.

❤ Substance-Abuse Resources ❤

• Call Lines: - SADAG Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline 0800 12 13 14

❤Websites❤

• www.na.org.za

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