
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 untol... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

This week, we break down the case of Annerize LeoniceSmith, who poisoned her partner Russell Kriel, a respected teacherand rugby mentor, and hid his death for 46 days.
We explore the domestic violence that led up to the killing, the psychology ofpois... more
For over a decade, Gerhard Ackerman operated in plain sight — grooming, abusing, and trafficking young boys under the guise of mentorship and massage therapy.In this unflinching episode of Profiler Africa, Prof Gerard Labuschagne and Paul Llewellyn d... more
Dr Candice Hansmeyer has spent her career speaking for the dead — first in South Africa’s chaotic mortuaries, now in Canada’s pristine labs.
In this deeply human episode of Profiler Africa, she joins Paul Llewellyn and Prof Gerard Labuschagne to unpa... more
People disappear every day — but what happens when someone is kidnapped for ransom?
This week on Profiler Africa, forensic psychologist Gerard Labuschagne and host Paul Llewellyn go deep into the world of kidnap-for-ransom, joined by Vincent Swardt,... more
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So glad to have stumbled upon your podcast. Not enough hours in the day to catch up on all the previous episodes. Thank you for 'dumbing' the info down for us. Love your guests! Keep up the good work.
I love the conversational style of this podcast while relaying the story. Impeccable!👌🏽
I love and have just binge watched all the above episodes! Thank you for coming back - don’t go away for so long again. Really missed your podcast! Well done for your sterling works! Looking forward to many more! Proudly 🇿🇦🎉
Wow ive always struggled with the voices on podcasts- but wow this is amazing only complaint is that we NEED more 🤣 Love your books Dr Gerard - profilers diaries 1+2 all the way from Tanzania
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Please yes get him back soonest! Continue with more stories about ‘Die Boeremag’ and more stories from his career!
Well done for your sterling works! Looking forward to many more! Proudly 🇿🇦🎉
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This podcast provides a gripping exploration of the darkest corners of crime in South Africa, focusing on notorious cases and the psychological underpinnings of violent criminals. It features engaging discussions led by a journalist and a forensic psychologist, who offer insights into serial killers, criminal behavior, and the justice system. The podcast includes exclusive interviews, case analyses, and in-depth discussions about the often disturbing realities faced by law enforcement in their pursuit of justice. Unique to this show is its combination of expert knowledge with an authentic conversational style, appealing to true crime enthusiasts looking for detailed narratives that connect psychological insights with real-life investigation... more
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2. Vincent Swardt
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