The Stellenbosch Axe Murders: Henri Van Breda

The Stellenbosch Axe Murders: Henri Van Breda

Author: redrumpodcast July 27, 2026 Duration: 23:21
On the morning of January 27th, 2015, inside one of South Africa's most secure gated estates, a family was slaughtered in their beds. Martin, Theresa, and Rudi Van Breda were found dead - axed to death in a scene investigators called one of the most brutal they'd ever encountered. 16 year old Marli survived with catastrophic head injuries and no memory of that night. And the fourth family member, Henri, walked away with only minor cuts.Henri told police a masked intruder had broken in, laughing as he swung the axe. But there was no forced entry. The alarm never triggered. The family dog never barked. And the timeline Henri gave police didn't come close to adding up ... including a mysterious gap before he ever called for help.As investigators dug into blood spatter evidence, phone records, and the family's private tensions, a very different story started to emerge... one that would end with Henri on the stand, changing his account in a way that stunned the entire courtroom.This is the case of the Stellenbosch axe murders, and the question that still haunts it: how does a family encounter a home invasion so violent, and pretty much lose everyone except the one person telling the story?Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime You can email me: redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.comSHOP MERCH: redrumtruecrime.myshopify.comPodcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed.Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions.No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer.Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently.If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace xPatreon monthly subscription- www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrimeA one off donation- www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumansYoutube monthly membership levels- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/joinThanks,Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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