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Profiler: True Crime Africa

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Forensic Psychology
South African Police Service
The Quarry Killer
South Africa
Anisha Van Niekerk
True Crime
Serial Murder Investigation
Centurion, Pretoria
Richard Jabu Lani Nyawuzza
Gerard Williamson
Rosebank Police Station
Serial Killers
Gerhard Ackerman
Sifiso Mkhwanazi
Serial Killer
Elifasi Msomi
Susan Rohde
Jason Rohde
Vredendal
Crime Scene Investigation

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

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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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Recent Guests

Dr. Candice Hansmeyer
Currently a fourth year resident in the Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
McMaster University
Episode: Inside Forensic Pathology with Dr Candice Hansmeyer | Life, Death & the Truth Behind the Table
Vincent Swardt
Crisis response consultant and expert in kidnap for ransom negotiations
Unity Advisory Group and Saraban Solutions
Episode: Kidnap for Ransom in Africa: Inside the World of Real Hostage Negotiators | Profiler Africa
Kirsten Clark
Colonel Retired, former SAPS investigative psychologist, and criminal behavior specialist
South African Police Service (SAPS)
Episode: The Masoyi Serial Killer: Buried on His Own Property | Profiler Africa
Dr. Nathan Brooks
Forensic psychologist and author of 'Mass Casualty, The Rise of Lone Actors'
Episode: Inside the Mind of the Lone Actor: with New Zealand's Top Profiler
Ed Nordskog
Retired LA Sheriff's arson and bomb detective, one of the world's top arson investigators
Episode: Profiler Africa: Serial Arsonist Justin Caruso – Fires, Fatalities & the Hero Syndrome
Quinton Taylor
Survivor of the Sizzlers massacre
Episode: Mother City Massacre: The Sizzlers Story. An Interview with survivor Quinton Taylor
Nicole Engelbrecht
Author of 'Sizzlers: The Hate Crime That Tore Sea Point Apart'
True Crime South Africa
Episode: Mother City Massacre: The Sizzlers Story. An Interview with survivor Quinton Taylor
Dr. Peter Collins
An operational forensic psychiatrist with extensive experience in law enforcement.
Episode: Insights of an Operational Forensic Psychiatrist with Dr Peter Collins
Dr. Ernst Strydom
Expert in hostage negotiation, former leader in SAPS
South African Police Service
Episode: The Hostage Whisperer: Inside SAPS' Elite Negotiation Unit with Dr Ernst Strydom

Hosts

Paul Llewellyn
Host and journalist with a keen interest in crime stories and narratives. Known for his engaging storytelling and insightful questions during discussions.
Gerard Labuschagne
Forensic psychologist and former Head of Forensic Investigation at SAPS, providing professional insights into criminal behavior and investigative psychology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 350 ratings
  • Gail Krige

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrigeG
    South Africa8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I love the conversational style of this podcast while relaying the story. Impeccable!👌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ex Ster Kinekor
    South Africa2 years ago
  • EP 32 - 33 - 34 - 35 Excellent!

    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 🇿🇦🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pippasqeakie
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Best podcast

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Funkyshar
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Episode 29! Outstanding!

    I loved this podcast - thank you! I’m so happy with Oom Colonel Tollie.

    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 🇿🇦🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pippasqeakie
    South Africa3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy hearing the South African perspective on crime, which is often underrepresented in the genre.
The engaging conversational style between the hosts makes the intricate subject matter accessible.
Listeners appreciate the depth and authenticity of insights provided by experts on true crime cases.
The podcast is praised for its focus on psychological aspects of crime, making it stand out in the true crime space.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#137
South Africa/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#27
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#231
United Arab Emirates/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Masoyi Serial Killer: Buried on His Own Property | Profiler Africa
Q: Did he keep any trophies?
The cell phone was one trophy, but he generally put the victims' clothes in the grave with them and didn't seem to keep trophies in the classic sense.
The Masoyi Serial Killer: Buried on His Own Property | Profiler Africa
Q: What was the commonality of the victims? Were they known to him?
He had had sex with all of the women and was charged with rape in the trials themselves. This connection was a significant aspect of the case.
The Masoyi Serial Killer: Buried on His Own Property | Profiler Africa
Q: How did you come to be involved in this case?
I got involved when Colonel Yanni De Lange phone asked me to come up and interview Julius at the Null Spray Correctional Center.
Inside Forensic Pathology with Dr Candice Hansmeyer | Life, Death & the Truth Behind the Table
Q: What are the major differences in the forensic systems between Canada and South Africa?
The training is much more integrated with coroners in Canada and involves more resources, while South Africa focuses strictly on unnatural death with limited resources.
Inside Forensic Pathology with Dr Candice Hansmeyer | Life, Death & the Truth Behind the Table
Q: How did you personally end up in the field of forensic pathology?
I always had an interest in surgery and pediatrics. My experiences in Johannesburg shaped my understanding of forensic medicine.

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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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Recent guests on Profiler: True Crime Africa include:

1. Dr. Candice Hansmeyer
2. Vincent Swardt
3. Kirsten Clark
4. Dr. Nathan Brooks
5. Ed Nordskog
6. Quinton Taylor
7. Nicole Engelbrecht
8. Dr. Peter Collins

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