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An apartheid era mass killer tells his story- what can South Africa learn from the past?

Jul 22, 2024
Louis van Schoor, an ex-police officer turned security guard, shares his chilling story of terrorizing and killing at least 39 people in East London during the apartheid era. The podcast explores the lack of justice for his victims and the impact on their families. It also delves into the lack of remorse shown by van Schoor and the importance of uncovering hidden stories from South Africa's past.
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  • Louis van Schoor justified killings as protecting white-owned businesses, highlighting systemic bias.
  • The lack of justice for Louis van Schoor's victims underscores the lasting pain and unresolved trauma.

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The Story of an Apartheid Serial Killer

The podcast explores the chilling tale of Louis Fonsquie, a former officer turned security guard who terrorized and murdered at least 39 people in East London during the late 1980s. Fonsquie targeted only black victims, with the youngest being a 12-year-old child. Despite being found guilty of seven murders, he was initially seen as justified by local authorities, embodying a dark chapter in South Africa's history.

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