MURDER ON THE MIND | EPISODE 8 | RIAAN STANDER

About this episode

This episode examines how an outwardly ordinary man was able to harbour violent fantasy and commit brutal murders while appearing normal to those around him.

The killer next door. This episode examines how an outwardly ordinary man was able to harbour violent fantasy, target vulnerable victims, and commit brutal murders while appearing normal to those around him. We explore hidden offenders, fantasy life, rage, victim selection, and the psychology of dangerous people who hide in plain sight. Follow Profiler Africa on Spotify for weekly South African true crime and psychology episodes. Support the show: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/profiler #TrueCrime #SerialKiller #Psychology #SouthAfrica

Topics covered

• murder
• psychology
• fantasy life
• victim selection
• hidden offenders

Keywords

• true crime
• serial killer
• South Africa
• psychology
• violent fantasy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Profiler Africa, plotshift.co.za

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