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.
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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- your host Bella Monsoon- on a journey into the minds behind the madness.
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Welcome to Episode 50 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About this episode:
There are some cases that don’t just shock you. They stay with you. Not because of noise or outrage, but because they force you to confront something deeply uncomfortable about responsibility, protection, and the fragility of life.
Today’s case is one of those.
It involves a newborn baby who was only eight days old, a moment in time where life should be at its most protected, most fragile, and most fiercely guarded. Instead, that window became the setting for something so disturbing that even seasoned investigators would struggle to articulate.
This is a story of societal decay and horror.
This is the story of the disturbing and tragic murder of Caithlyn Ferreira.
For images, sources, and real footage related to this case, please visit my YouTube channel, Bella Monsoon, where this story has been covered in full video format.
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Mental Health Resources:
If any part of this episode feels triggering, please know that support is available and reaching out is a strength.
A full list of international mental health resources can be found at BellaMonsoon.com. If you are in South Africa, you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14.
Support the show:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoonPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Welcome to Episode 49 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About this episode:
This episode is about the Deveney Nel case, the story about a 16-year-old girl who went to school one morning and never came home.
What followed would shatter a small community and raise deeply uncomfortable questions about safety, warning signs, accountability, and the systems we rely on to protect young people.
This documentary looks beyond the headlines, exploring how violence escalates, how behaviour is minimised, and what happens when early warning signs are ignored.
This is Deveney Nel's story.
For images, sources, and real footage related to this case, please visit my YouTube channel, Bella Monsoon, where this story has been covered in full video format.
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Mental Health Resources:
If any part of this episode feels triggering, please know that support is available and reaching out is a strength.
A full list of international mental health resources can be found at BellaMonsoon.com. If you are in South Africa, you can contact SADAG on 0800 12 13 14.
Support the show:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/BellaMonsoonPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bellamonsoon
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday 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.
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Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 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.
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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.
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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday 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.
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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.
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Welcome to the Episode 45 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About the episode:
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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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.
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Welcome to the Episode 44 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About the episode:
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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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.
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Welcome to the Episode 43 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About the episode:
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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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.
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Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Welcome to the Episode 42 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About the episode:
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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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.
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Welcome to the Episode 41 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.
About the episode:
“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.
SHOP the South African Truly Criminal Colouring Book: https://bellamonsoon.com/shop/books/pre-order-murder-and-mayhem-a-truly-criminal-colouring-experience/
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.
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