Profiler: True Crime Africa

• Farm Murders: Crime, or Conspiracy?

  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 notWhether white farmers are being specifically targetedWhy the “white genocide” narrative won’t dieWhat SAPS stats say vs. AfriForum's claimsHow race, media and fear shape the national storyWhat needs to change in how we talk about and prevent rural crimeDr Chris de Kock is South Africa’s former head of Crime Information Analysis at SAPS. For decades, he’s been inside the system — and he knows what the numbers really say.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube🕗 Tuesday 27 May | 8PM CAT🔗 Become a YouTube member here🎁 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica💬 Got a question for us? Email: [email protected]📲 Subscribe & follow us everywhere:    • Instagram    • Twitter    • Facebook    • Spotify    • Apple Podcasts    • Website: plotshiftcrime.co.za🔎 This episode unpacks:🎙️ Guest Spotlight:💥 Support & Connect:

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• The Etwatwa Family Axe Murders | The Little Killer | South African Serial Ep 3

  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 understand a boy turned killer. With little media coverage and fewer answers, a small team of investigators worked in the shadows to piece together a case that still haunts many today.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and emotionally raw interviews. Some language reflects the trauma experienced by those involved. Listener discretion is strongly advised.🔥 Support the Show:Join us on YouTube for early access and exclusive content.Become a patron: patreon.com/profilerafricaSend a Super Like and get a shoutout next week.💬 Talk to Us:Subscribe, rate, and review — it helps others find us.Got thoughts or questions for Gerard and the team? Email: [email protected]#SouthAfricanSerial #EtwatwaMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #ProfilerAfrica #Familicide #JuvenileKiller #CrimeStories #DifficultTruths

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• Serial Killer Cop | Kobus Geldenhuys: The Terror of Norwood | South African Serial Ep 2

  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 with police during the hunt — even acting as bait to help catch him. Her story is raw, riveting, and unlike anything you’ve heard.🎧 Early Access: Thursday 8 May (YouTube Channel Members)🎧 Public Release: Thursday 15 May, 8AM CAT⚠️ Listener Warning: Contains descriptions of sexual violence, trauma, and firsthand accounts that may disturb some listeners. Discretion is advised.💥 Want More?Unlock early episodes and bonus extras:👉 Patreon.com/ProfilerAfrica👉 Join on YouTube for exclusive perks.📩 Have a question for Gerard?Email: [email protected]#NorwoodKiller #SouthAfricanSerial #ProfilerAfrica #KobusGeldenhuys #TrueCrimeSA #JanineLazarus #SerialKillers #SAPS #TrueCrimePodcast

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• Profiling Killers: From South Africa to Scotland Yard

  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: SA vs UK — what’s different, what worksThe inner monologues of serial offendersInterviewing violent criminals (hint: it’s nothing like Netflix)How story drives both crime and rehabilitationWhat police psychology can teach us outside the interrogation room🎧 Killer Stories: Conversations with South African Serial Murderers is out now.Coming Next Week: Farm Murders, Fear & FactsWe’re live with Chris de Kock — former SAPS head of Crime Information Analysis — cutting through the noise on rural violence.We unpack:What the stats on farm murders really sayThe roots of the “white genocide” mythWho’s most at risk of violent crime in SAHow SAPS is shifting its rural crime strategy📺 Watch it live on YouTube | Tues 27 May, 8PM CAT on YoutubeSupport Profiler AfricaJoin our Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafricaBecome a YouTube Member for bonus contentDrop a Super Like and we’ll shout you outFollow & Subscribe📱 Instagram | Twitter | Facebook🎙️ Spotify | Apple Podcast🌍 plotshiftcrime.co.za💬 Got a question for Gerard or our guests? Email us: [email protected]

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• 🔥 When Fire Becomes Murder: Profiling Arsonists with Ed Nordskog

  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 investigators track killers who burn– The brutal realities of fire death scenes– Why arson is one of the most overlooked serial crime types in the worldIf you’re into criminal profiling, forensic psych, or just want to hear from someone who’s literally walked through fire for justice—this one’s for you.🎙️ Support Us:Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica📲 Follow Profiler Africa:Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | plotshiftcrime.co.za#EdNordskog #ProfilerAfrica #TrueCrime #ArsonInvestigation #SerialArsonists #ForensicPsychology #FireSetters #TrueCrimeInterview #CriminalProfiling #CrimeExperts #GerardLabuschagne #PaulLlewellyn #CrimePodcast #ArsonDetective #TrueCrimeCommunity #ForensicScience #RealCrimeStories #LawEnforcementInsights #CriminalInvestigation #CrimeContent

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