Crimes That Echo

Crimes That Echo

Step into the shadows with Crimes That Echo. Each episode dives into true crime stories that haunt South Africa and beyond – the victims, the perpetrators and the chilling echoes left behind. Gripping storytelling for curious minds who want to go beyond the headlines.

Episodes

  1. 07/23/2025

    The Sad Story from Campus: The Leigh Matthews Case | Crimes That Echo

    On the 9th of July 2004, 21-year-old Leigh Matthews disappeared from her university campus in Johannesburg. What began as a normal day quickly turned into a chilling ransom plot that would leave South Africa shocked and heartbroken. In this video, we revisit one of the most haunting true crime cases in South Africa - the kidnapping and murder of Leigh Matthews. Who was responsible? How did justice unfold? And why does this case still echo in the hearts of so many?  Watch until the end for the full timeline and shocking details. Sources & References:Information for this case was gathered from credible South African news outlets, including: News24 TimesLIVE Mail & Guardian Eyewitness News IOL Image Credits:Images used in this video are from royalty-free platforms: Unsplash Pexels Freepik  Subscribe for more true crime stories every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/@CrimesThatEcho Follow us for updates and teasers: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimesthatecho_sa?_t=ZM-8y8lllVLuIY&_r=1 #TrueCrimeSouthAfrica #LeighMatthews #CrimesThatEcho #TrueCrime

    13 min

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    The Heartbreaking Case of Leigh Matthews | Crimes That Echo

    Her life ended in the most heartbreaking way. But why? 💔 In July 2004, 21-year-old Leigh Matthews was kidnapped from her university campus in Johannesburg. What started as a normal day turned into a chilling ransom demand and a story that shocked South Africa. In this episode of Crimes That Echo, we dive deep into the timeline of the case — from her sudden disappearance to the hunt for her killer, and the trial that followed. This case is one of the most haunting stories in South Africa’s true crime history. 🔔 New episodes every Sunday on YouTube!

    28 sec

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Step into the shadows with Crimes That Echo. Each episode dives into true crime stories that haunt South Africa and beyond – the victims, the perpetrators and the chilling echoes left behind. Gripping storytelling for curious minds who want to go beyond the headlines.

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