Louis van Schoor

An ex-police officer turned security guard who terrorised and killed at least 39 people in the South African city of East London during the apartheid era.

Best podcasts with Louis van Schoor

Ranked by the Snipd community

Aug 15, 2024 • 59min

Part Two: Louis van Schoor: The Deadliest Security Guard in History

Louis van Schoor, a notorious figure infamous for his predatory actions as a security guard during apartheid, shares his chilling story. His daughter, Sabrina, grapples with her father's dark legacy, torn between loyalty and the horror of his crimes. They discuss the systemic failures that allowed such brutality to occur, and Sabrina reveals the complexities of their fraught relationship amid societal prejudices. Dark humor meets grim reality as they navigate the haunting legacy of violence intertwined with personal trauma.

Jul 22, 2024 • 22min

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

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.