It Happened Here

ReadyFreddie
It Happened Here

It Happened Here (IHH) is a weekly true crime podcast from Ready Freddie Productions, presented by South African journalist Kate Thompson Davy. The creators of IHH intend this to be a true crime podcast that centres victims and survivors, that peers into the psychology at play, and scratches that crime and grime itch we all sometimes have. Having said that, we do not want to produce 'gore porn' or glorify the criminals we speak about. That is a guiding value of ours, as well as:  Sex work is work. My body, my choice. Trans and black lives matter. And f*ck your feminism if it isn’t intersectional.  If that doesn’t work for you, that’s your call (do better!), but this is not the podcast you are looking for. I’m sure we will fall short of these values at some point, because we’re all flawed and unlearning prejudices. Please do let us know when we go wrong (hello@readyfreddiepod.com), but also, please be gentle. Remember good hearts, bad moments. We are trying our best.  What listeners had to say: Marvelous ***** Jul 9, 2021, lilmamaeverts "This podcast is so amazing… from the podcasters voice to the way she tells the stories. Episode 2 had me in tears, but I felt the way she presented the case was so thoughtful. And I appreciate she doesn’t shy away from the tough subjects that NEED a light shine on them!" Right up there with the best ***** Jul 5, 2021, Millie Moopop's Mummy "Fab true crime podcast. I’ve never listened to much South African crime and find it fascinating. Subject matter is dealt with sensitively and the research has clearly been done with the utmost attention to detail. To top it off, the host has a voice born for podcasts! Can’t wait to see how this podcast develops." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 03/31/2022

    The missing masterpiece: Pretoria Art Museum heist

    It’s Sunday, 11 November 2012, when three people stroll into the Pretoria Art Museum on Wessels street in Pretoria, and stroll out again with six of South Africa’s most historic and valuable art works. Two days later, four of those pieces would be discovered in the most unlikely place… Thanks to my interviewees from Stephan Welz & Co: https://www.swelco.co.za/   Sources: https://theworld.org/stories/2012-11-12/south-african-art-heist-thieves-steal-2m-worth-paintings-pretoria-art-museum https://www.latimes.com/world/la-xpm-2012-nov-12-la-fg-wn-south-africa-art-theft-2-million-20121112-story.html https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/14/Mystery-still-surrounds-art-heist https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/13/Police-hunt-for-artwork-thieves https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/12/Cameras-may-help-catch-R15m-art-thieves https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/13/Police-probe-art-heist-tip-offs https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/13/Stolen-iconic-art-will-likely-turn-up---SAHRA https://ewn.co.za/2012/11/11/Robbers-strike-Pretoria-museum https://www.whistleblowing.co.za/art-theft-in-pretoria-informer-and-whistleblower-help-police/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/top-sa-artist-behind-r175m-theft-1422232#.UKM4xWdacmh https://art-crime.blogspot.com/2012/11/pretoria-art-museum-in-south-africa.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-20311861 https://www.sartle.com/blog/post/from-botched-restoration-to-selfie-destruction-5-of-the-worst-art-fails     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. 03/17/2022

    Love shouldn't hurt: The murder of Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels

    August 30th 2019 was a regular day for Leighandre Jegels and her mom Ryta. The two were making their way to a boxing gym in East London, when a car started driving erratically behind them. In it was Bulelani Manyakama, Leighandre's abusive ex-boyfriend... Domestic abuse resources: https://genderjustice.org.za/helpline-numbers/ https://help.unhcr.org/southafrica/welcome/violence/ https://www.saferspaces.org.za/organisation/entry/rise-against-domestic-violence-sa https://www.powa.co.za/POWA/ or 011-642-4345 https://genderjustice.org.za/ Tears foundation:  Text *134*7355# or email info@tears.co.za   SOURCES: https://www.iol.co.za/sport/opinion/baby-lee-such-a-sad-tragic-violent-loss-32553068 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/eastern-cape/leighandre-jegels-murder-accused-has-died-31719068 https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-08-31-sa-world-champion-fighter-shot-dead-by-her-police-officer-boyfriend/ https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2021-09-01-jegels-anniversary-invokes-painful-emotions/ https://ewn.co.za/2019/09/14/leighandre-baby-lee-jegels-to-be-laid-to-rest https://www.all4women.co.za/1844257/news/south-african-news/slain-sa-boxing-champion-leighandre-baby-lee-jegels-laid-to-rest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8qnOWEu9WA&t=464s https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2019-09-12-tears-flow-freely-for-champ-baby-lee/ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-09-11-fare-thee-well-leighandre-baby-lee-jegels-champ-forever/ https://twitter.com/DrJessTaylor/status/1304327594989494273 https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/verbalabuseinrelationships/2012/07/how-abusers-gain-control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. 02/25/2022

    Friends, family & fraud: The death of Dustan Blom

    It became known as the case of the body in the boot, abandoned in the parking lot of Montecasino, but there's a man behind that headline. In the wake of his wife's unexpected death, Dustan Blom meets exotic dancer Maruschka Robinson. He takes pity on her, offers her a lifeline, but Maruschka responds by taking advantage and - ultimately - his life. SOURCES: https://www.news24.com/News24/My-brothers-murder-has-left-us-shattered-Bloms-sister-20150818 https://ewn.co.za/2015/08/20/Montecasino-killers-showed-no-remorse https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-early-edition/20150821/281547994635253 https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-early-edition/20140117/281698317604539 https://ewn.co.za/2013/11/08/dustan-blom-suspects-racked-up-r100000-bill https://www.news24.com/news24/cops-have-confession-for-montecasino-murder-20140326 https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2014-03-26-montecasino-murder-fraud-cases-in-court/ https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2013-10-03-body-in-boot-case-stripper-in-dock/ https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2013-11-13-montecasino-boot-murder-uncovers-major-fraud-syndicate/ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-late-edition/20140709/282574491181927 https://www.news24.com/News24/Blom-a-broken-man-after-wifes-death-court-told-20150415 https://www.news24.com/News24/Dustan-Blom-died-of-asphyxiation-forensic-pathologist-20150420 https://www.iol.co.za/news/montecasino-murder-plotted-for-weeks-1851553 https://truecrimesouthafrica.com/blog-the-body-in-the-boot/ https://fourwaysreview.co.za/201043/verdict-on-the-body-in-the-boot/ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-early-edition/20150416/281535109519363 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  4. 02/18/2022

    Angels, demons, and thieves: the Mancoba Seven Angels massacre

    It’s February 21st, 2018, just after midnight, when three vehicles pull up outside the Ngcobo police station. One of them is a police van, but the gunmen that climb out are anything but police. They head into the station and gunfire shatters the quiet calm of a small village police station. As the new day dawned on the village of Ngcobo, six people have been fatally shot… and a standoff with the Mancoba Seven Angels Ministry is shaping up. SOURCES: https://www.news24.com/citypress/News/crl-goes-after-cult-like-churches-but-laments-a-lack-of-state-support-20180301 https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/angels-of-death-its-been-a-year-but-the-pain-is-still-fresh-for-families-of-ngcobo-massacre-20190221 https://ewn.co.za/2018/02/26/4-appear-in-court-over-ngcobo-police-killings https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2018-03-01-mancoba-4-of-7-killed-by-cops-innocent/ https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2021-02-22-ngcobo-massacre-ghosts-still-walk-as-court-case-drags-on-past-third-anniversary/ https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2020-03-02-mancoba-seven-angels-trial-judge-calls-on-police-to-use-modern-technology/ https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/tag/ngcobo-police-station/page/2/ https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ngcobo-church-suspects-court/ https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-03-05-ngcobo-shooting-suspects-in-court-for-mzimkhulu-double-murder/ https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2018-02-26-church-battlefield-prophesied/ https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-03-15-police-scrub-away-mancoba-seven-angels-graffiti/ https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2018-03-03-root-of-evil-in-police-massacre/ https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/seven-angels-cult-members-in-court-for-police-station-massacre-20181105 https://www.gov.za/speeches/home-affairs-conducts-audit-members-mancoba-seven-angels-ministry-documentation-4-mar-2018 https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/pics-videos-seven-angels-trial-starts-20190903 https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-02-26-ngcobo-killings-church-brother-turns-on-brother/ https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ngcobo-residents-still-feel-unsafe-three-years-after-massacre-of-police-officers/ https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/mancoba-cult-kingpin-appears-in-court-on-rape-charge-20181101 https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-02-26-we-didnt-know-say-church-followers/ https://www.news24.com/News24/murdered-ngcobo-police-officers-identified-20180222 https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/seven-angels-cult-leader-could-walk-free-as-npa-withdraws-rape-charges-20181206 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwcmWthPa4&feature=youtu.be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  5. 01/16/2022

    Song & dance: The murder of Taliep Petersen

    This is the first episode of It Happened Here for 2022. In the spirit of the new year, I’m declaring this the start of a new season. Yes, the numbering won’t make tonnes of sense, but neither does much in life so we’re just going to run with it. This episode covers the plot to murder one of South Africa's most lauded musical talents, Taliep Petersen - a plot cooked up by his own wife, Najwa. Please consider supporting The District Six Museum: https://www.districtsix.co.za/ SOURCES: https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/sunday-times/lifestyle/2007-06-24-taliep-petersena-tale-of-two-wives/ http://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAWCHC/2008/64.pdf https://icaci.org/files/documents/ICC_proceedings/ICC2009/html/refer/20_5.pdf https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-05-15-podcast-a-killer-beside-me-the-murder-of-taliep-petersen/ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2008-05-06-najwa-petersen-was-demonic/ https://www.mgia.co.za/taliep-kept-stabbing-secret-court-told/ https://www.news24.com/news24/najwa-bad-blood-rumours-20071021 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/najwa-to-tell-her-story-400294 https://mg.co.za/article/2008-04-10-how-detective-became-suspicious-of-najwa-petersen/ https://mg.co.za/article/2008-07-30-najwa-fired-fatal-shot-lawyer-charges/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/najwa-intruder-put-a-gun-on-my-head-410233 https://mg.co.za/article/2008-12-02-court-finds-najwa-guilty-of-murder/ https://www.news24.com/news24/weeping-najwa-called-me-20080424 https://www.dailyvoice.co.za/news/taliep-petersens-killer-denied-parole-d7627ede-d682-4c46-927d-5faff90d7415 https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/news/najwa-petersen-eligible-for-parole-in-20-months-accomplice-before-parole-board-this-week-3f5bc4a8-8876-4803-8f05-8be605e88a24 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/correctional-services-confirms-taliep-petersens-killer-has-been-released-on-parole-9d9a181b-2322-49e5-b7e7-fee73246b22d https://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=17860#:~:text=District%20Six%20was%20the%20first,New%20Musical%2F1999%20in%20London. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2007/jan/08/guardianobituaries.obituaries https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2020-09-07-iconic-district-six-museum-faces-threat-of-closure-unless-love-letters-from-the-public-can-save-it/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  6. 12/01/2021

    Snake in the grass: The murder of Siam Lee

    In January 2018, near New Hanover, a small burning patch of sugar cane caught the attention of a farmer out walking with his grandson. As he got closer, he realized that there was more to the fire. There were drag marks in the soil, the smell of petrol, and just a foot or into the field was a horrific sight, a charred body of a woman, one arm lifted up over her head – in what her mom will later describe as the dying swan pose. One hand remained untouched by the fire, her fingertips still glinting with sparkly nail polish.  www.patreon.com/ithappenedhere  SOURCES: https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-06-21-siam-lee-murder-rape-accused-dies-before-trial/ https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2019-06-21-siam-lee-murder-rape-accused-dies-before-trial/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/siam-lee-accused-also-raped-me-14452585 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/ex-fiancee-of-alleged-siam-lee-murderer-sounded-warning-seven-months-ago-12836671 https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-sunday-independent/20180422/281496456884723 https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/mixed-emotions-as-siam-lees-suspected-killer-reported-dead-27250682 https://bradnathanson.co.za/2018/01/31/meet-the-private-eye-who-helped-find-siam-lees-alleged-killer/ https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/pi-company-under-scrutiny-in-siam-lee-accused-bail-application-20180307 https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2018-01-27-siam-lees-alleged-killer-linked-to-old-murder/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/investigator-reveals-siam-lees-final-moments-as-murder-accused-dies-28767152 https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/siam-lees-mother-cries-as-details-of-her-daughters-murder-emerge-in-court-20181114 https://northglennews.co.za/150395/durban-high-court-siamlee-murder-trail-adjourned/ https://northglennews.co.za/148170/siam-lee-murder-trial-adjourned-durban-high-court/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  7. 11/18/2021

    The night the music died: Nkululeko "Flabba" Habedi

    The subject of today’s episode is Nkululeko Habedi – also known by his musical persona or nickname “Flabba.” Flabba’s case attracted a lot of media attention, because he was already famous as a member of the South African hip-hop collective Skwatta Kamp, and for his work as a solo artist. On the evening of March 8 2015, Flabba, his girlfriend Sindi and some of their friends, are all set for a night out at one of Joburg’s swankiest spots – The Sands, in Sandton. But the night would end in his death - a death that sparked a national debate about self defence versus premeditated murder... Sources: https://www.iol.co.za/news/i-was-there-the-night-flabba-was-killed-1911965 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/murder-shattered-flabbas-family-1995987 https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/music/skwatta-kamp-hip-hop-shugasmakx-new-album-the-clap-song-flabba-nish/ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-03-14-flabba-crazy-gifted-loving2/ https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/2015-03-15-obituary-nkululeko-flabba-habedi-rapper-who-found-art-in-the-ghetto/ https://www.enca.com/south-africa/flabbas-girlfriend-tempers-were-high-fatal-stabbing https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2015-09-23-sindisiwe-and-flabba-how-love-affair-went-wrong/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/if-flabba-didnt-die-sindi-would-be-dead-1949559 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/sindis-rights-infringed-says-lawyer-1915866 https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2015/09/17/day-8-flabba-trial-and-i-stabbed-him-2/ https://www.all4women.co.za/490546/news/south-african-news/flabbas-girlfriend-felt-degraded-and-disrespected-by-him https://www.news24.com/News24/flabbas-killer-expected-longer-jail-term-20160311 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  8. 11/02/2021

    Hijack or hit?: The murder of Anni Dewani

    It’s the 2nd of March 2011 and, on the side of the road a middle-aged couple kneel in the sand, weeping. In front of them is a board hammered into the sand, a photograph of a young woman attached. Meters away reporters jostle to try and get a better shot. This ceremony is part of an ongoing story that has captured international headlines. The couple, Nilam and Vinod Hindocha, have come to grieve their beloved daughter, Anni Dewani - and to get to answers. Was Anni the random victim of a hijacking, or had her new husband Shrien Dewani conspired to have her murdered? Support the show on www.patreon.com/ithappenedhere or find us on Instagram and Facebook. SOURCES: ‘If I die I want you to know that I love you’ Anni Dewani's sister: 'We will never find out the truth' - BBC News Anni Dewani's sister: I wish I told my sister to call her wedding off - Mirror Online Crime Stats: Concern as car hijackings hit 5-year high for Q4 Crime stats: PowerPoint Presentation Dewani judge cleared of bias claims | News24 Hijacking in South Africa: Hotspot areas and methods revealed In one of South Africa's most violent townships, a peace arrives - CSMonitor.com Murder of Anni Dewani - Wikipedia S v Dewani (CC15/2014) [2014] ZAWCHC 188 (8 December 2014) Shrien Dewani: from lavish wedding to a high court murder trial | Dewani murder case | The Guardian Sister tells of murdered Anni Dewani’s doubts over wedding | World news | The Guardian The Anni Dewani murder: Ten years later The Hindochas | eNCA The Honeymoon Murder - The Atavist Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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About

It Happened Here (IHH) is a weekly true crime podcast from Ready Freddie Productions, presented by South African journalist Kate Thompson Davy. The creators of IHH intend this to be a true crime podcast that centres victims and survivors, that peers into the psychology at play, and scratches that crime and grime itch we all sometimes have. Having said that, we do not want to produce 'gore porn' or glorify the criminals we speak about. That is a guiding value of ours, as well as:  Sex work is work. My body, my choice. Trans and black lives matter. And f*ck your feminism if it isn’t intersectional.  If that doesn’t work for you, that’s your call (do better!), but this is not the podcast you are looking for. I’m sure we will fall short of these values at some point, because we’re all flawed and unlearning prejudices. Please do let us know when we go wrong (hello@readyfreddiepod.com), but also, please be gentle. Remember good hearts, bad moments. We are trying our best.  What listeners had to say: Marvelous ***** Jul 9, 2021, lilmamaeverts "This podcast is so amazing… from the podcasters voice to the way she tells the stories. Episode 2 had me in tears, but I felt the way she presented the case was so thoughtful. And I appreciate she doesn’t shy away from the tough subjects that NEED a light shine on them!" Right up there with the best ***** Jul 5, 2021, Millie Moopop's Mummy "Fab true crime podcast. I’ve never listened to much South African crime and find it fascinating. Subject matter is dealt with sensitively and the research has clearly been done with the utmost attention to detail. To top it off, the host has a voice born for podcasts! Can’t wait to see how this podcast develops." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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