Episode 39 - Salie Lingevelt: A 1940s Serial Killer

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Serial killers are not a modern concept. These terrifying predators have been hunting victims for far longer than we know. In this episode, we explore some of the first cases of serial murder in South Africa, and find out how these "pioneers" of dastardly deeds, paved the way for those who would come after them.

17 Sep 2020 English South Africa True Crime · Society & Culture Nicole Engelbrecht

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