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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. Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal · Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
17 Sep 2020 English Explicit South Africa True Crime · News

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