About this episode

This episode examines Joseph Ntshongwana, the Axeman of Brighton Beach, and discusses his classification as a spree killer.

Known as the Axeman of Brighton Beach. This episode separates myth from reality by examining why Joseph Ntshongwana is best understood as a spree killer rather than a serial murderer. We explore criminal responsibility, psychiatric defences, mental illness in court, planning behaviour, and how judges assess a guilty mind. Follow Profiler Africa for weekly forensic psychology and criminal case breakdowns. Support the show: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/profiler #TrueCrime #MentalHealth #CrimeAnalysis #ForensicPsychology

More episodes of Profiler: True Crime Africa

• Confessor Cop: How South Africa’s Legendary Detective Made Killers Talk | Jonathan Morris Interview · April 28, 2026 · 1h 29m
• MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 7 | VAN BREDA · April 28, 2026 · 27 min
• MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 6 | VAN ECK · April 28, 2026 · 26 min
• MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 8 | RIAAN STANDER · April 28, 2026 · 25 min
• MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 4 | TOMMY WILLIAMS · April 28, 2026 · 25 min
• MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 3 | GRIEKWASTAD · April 28, 2026 · 27 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Profiler: True Crime Africa podcast page.