Season 3 - The Apartheid Killer [World Of Secrets]

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The Apartheid Killer: 1. Edward's Ghost

20240722

20240824 (WS)

Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in East London, South Africa. His heartbroken family has waited decades to find out what happened to him.

Edward Soenies wasn't the only one killed in East London after dark in apartheid South Africa in the 1980s. We have spent years investigating.

Hosts Ayanda Charlie and Charlie Northcott begin to unravel what happened. They hear from investigative journalist, Isa Jacobsen and Edward's sister and son, Marlene and Raymond.

Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that the “apartheid killer ? Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series and you will hear interviews with him in future episodes.

Please note, this season of World of Secrets includes descriptions about death and violence, including torture, which some listeners may find distressing. It also contains very strong language.

Season 3 of World of Secrets is a collaboration with the BBC World Service investigations unit, Africa Eye. Here's a link to the BBC Africa Eye film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://youtu.be/QPB42_uLLh0

If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm

#WorldofSecrets

NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers

Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in South Africa. His family has waited decades to find out what happened to him. Why did so many go missing after dark?

The Apartheid Killer: 2. 'we Love Louis'

20240722

20240831 (WS)

Who killed Edward and so many others? His name was Louis van Schoor and we found him. Some people see one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers as a hero. Would the “apartheid killer ? admit to the multiple shootings and killings?

Hosted by Ayanda Charlie and Charlie Northcott.

Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series. This was a four-year investigation and the interviews with Louis van Schoor were recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of death and violence, which some listeners may find distressing.

If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm

NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers

Who killed Edward and so many others? His name was Louis van Schoor and we found him. Would the “apartheid killer ? admit to the multiple shootings and killings?

The Apartheid Killer: 3. The Killing Machine

20240729

20240907 (WS)

The making of mass murderer Louis van Schoor. The “apartheid killer ? was part of a system which enabled the shootings as “justifiable homicide ?. As we investigate one of his most horrific crimes, we begin to expose the web of lies surrounding the killings and ask: how were they covered up?

Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of violence and torture, which some listeners may find distressing.

If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm

#WorldofSecrets

NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers

The Apartheid Killer: 4. The Hunter Becomes The Hunted

20240805

20240914 (WS)

Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? There was a state of emergency in South Africa and resistance to the apartheid regime had intensified. A coalition of activists had him in their sights. African National Congress supporters, lawyers and journalists were fighting to bring the apartheid system to an end and, in turn, bring mass murderer van Schoor to justice. Could they succeed?

Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of violence and torture, which some listeners may find distressing.

If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm

#WorldofSecrets

Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? People were fighting back

NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers

Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? People were fighting back. Could the anti-apartheid activists halt his killing spree?

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
02	The Apartheid Killer: 1. Edward's Ghost	20240722	20240824 (WS)	Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in East London, South Africa. His heartbroken family has waited decades to find out what happened to him. Edward Soenies wasn't the only one killed in East London after dark in apartheid South Africa in the 1980s. We have spent years investigating. Hosts Ayanda Charlie and Charlie Northcott begin to unravel what happened. They hear from investigative journalist, Isa Jacobsen and Edward's sister and son, Marlene and Raymond. Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that the “apartheid killer ? Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series and you will hear interviews with him in future episodes. Please note, this season of World of Secrets includes descriptions about death and violence, including torture, which some listeners may find distressing. It also contains very strong language. Season 3 of World of Secrets is a collaboration with the BBC World Service investigations unit, Africa Eye. Here's a link to the BBC Africa Eye film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://youtu.be/QPB42_uLLh0 If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm #WorldofSecrets NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in South Africa. His family has waited decades to find out what happened to him. Why did so many go missing after dark?
03	The Apartheid Killer: 2. 'we Love Louis'	20240722	20240831 (WS)	Who killed Edward and so many others? His name was Louis van Schoor and we found him. Some people see one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers as a hero. Would the “apartheid killer ? admit to the multiple shootings and killings? Hosted by Ayanda Charlie and Charlie Northcott. Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series. This was a four-year investigation and the interviews with Louis van Schoor were recorded in 2022 and 2023. Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of death and violence, which some listeners may find distressing. Season 3 of World of Secrets is a collaboration with the BBC World Service investigations unit, Africa Eye. Here's a link to the BBC Africa Eye film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://youtu.be/QPB42_uLLh0 If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers Who killed Edward and so many others? His name was Louis van Schoor and we found him. Would the “apartheid killer ? admit to the multiple shootings and killings?
04	The Apartheid Killer: 3. The Killing Machine	20240729	20240907 (WS)	The making of mass murderer Louis van Schoor. The “apartheid killer ? was part of a system which enabled the shootings as “justifiable homicide ?. As we investigate one of his most horrific crimes, we begin to expose the web of lies surrounding the killings and ask: how were they covered up? Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series. This was a four-year investigation and the interviews with Louis van Schoor were recorded in 2022 and 2023. Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of violence and torture, which some listeners may find distressing. Season 3 of World of Secrets is a collaboration with the BBC World Service investigations unit, Africa Eye. Here's a link to the BBC Africa Eye film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://youtu.be/QPB42_uLLh0 If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm #WorldofSecrets NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers
05	The Apartheid Killer: 4. The Hunter Becomes The Hunted	20240805	20240914 (WS)	Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? There was a state of emergency in South Africa and resistance to the apartheid regime had intensified. A coalition of activists had him in their sights. African National Congress supporters, lawyers and journalists were fighting to bring the apartheid system to an end and, in turn, bring mass murderer van Schoor to justice. Could they succeed? Since this episode was recorded, it has been announced that Louis van Schoor died, on 25 July 2024. There will be more about this later in the series. This was a four-year investigation and the interviews with Louis van Schoor were recorded in 2022 and 2023. Please note, this episode of World of Secrets includes descriptions of violence and torture, which some listeners may find distressing. Season 3 of World of Secrets is a collaboration with the BBC World Service investigations unit, Africa Eye. Here's a link to the BBC Africa Eye film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://youtu.be/QPB42_uLLh0 If you are in the UK, you can watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.BBC.co.uk/programmes/m0021dvm #WorldofSecrets Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? People were fighting back NEW Season: The Apartheid Killer. He is one of South Africa's most prolific mass killers Can the reign of terror of Louis van Schoor be stopped? People were fighting back. Could the anti-apartheid activists halt his killing spree?