Episode 44: Unrecognisable | The Senseless Murder of Janika Mello

Welcome to the Episode 44 of Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime.

About the episode:

2019 was a year with cases of sheer violence towards women that shocked the South African nation. From the brutal murder of Uyinene in a post office to the mutilation of Lynette Volschenk in her own apartment- each case highlighted the disturbing prevalence of GBV in the country. In the midst of all of these, one particular case was not mentioned as much as others; one case fell on the wayside.

In the bustling community of Mitchell’s Plain, a disturbing murder occurred leaving a community horrified and a family in despair. A young girl had her life stolen by individuals she knew and had even grown up with. As the court case dragged on, the quest for justice turned into a long and arduous battle. This is the story of a community’s loss, a family’s heartache and an enduring fight to bring a young girl’s killers to book.

This is the case of the brutal and senseless murder of Janika Mello

For images, sources and real footage of the individuals and the case mentioned, please visit my Youtube Channel- Bella Monsoon where this case has been covered in video format HERE.

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