EPISODE · Oct 13, 2021 · 37 MIN
MURDERED: Van Breda Family (Part 1 of 2) | Stellenbosch, WC 2015
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
In a Stellenbosch neighborhood, the Van Breda family’s serene image was erased by bloodied secrets. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only The echoes of violence shattered the quiet of the Van Breda family abode, replacing dreams with haunting inquiries into one terrible night. Henri Van Breda's implausible narrative ran counter to stitched evidence populating the courtroom where every word weighed memory's toll. Graphic reenactments break silence as autopsy data, auditory calls, and witness positions hover on the brink of truth and fabrication. In a place that once represented peace, infernal violence unveiled skeins of familial deceit. The tremor of courtroom conversations holds a lone spine of hope—an understanding drawn from raw admissions and interwoven timelines. Access Black Label:Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In January 2015, Martin and Teresa Van Breda were enjoying having their oldest son, 22 year old Rudi home from university in Australia. The family’s other two children, 20 year old Henri and 16 year old Marli, also lived with their parents in the town of Stellenbosch in the south west of South Africa. Marli was nearing the end of her high school education. Like Rudi, Henri had also been studying in Australia, but dropped out of university and moved back home in 2014, to take a ‘gap year’ to reconsider his plans. Like many upper middle class South Africans, the family lived in a secure, gated, luxury housing estate. For all its beauty and cultural diversity, the risks associated with both visiting and living in South Africa are oftentimes confronting. The country is known for its high rates of violent crime, including murder, rape, carjacking, robbery and home invasions. Violent crimes such as home invasions occur not just at night, but at all hours of the day. Many intruders prefer to break into homes when occupants are home, so they can readily hand over concealed valuables while any alarms are deactivated. For many privileged families, opting to live in a gated community with 24 hour security provides reassurance that the risk of home invasions is minimal. Most of the time, that is. CW: family violence, drug use -Visit us online at obscuracrimepodcast.com -Support Obscura on Patreon and unlock the exclusive Black Label episodes: www.patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast Episode Sponsors: Get key nutrients without the BS. Ritual is offering Obscura listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit Ritual.com/obscura to start your Ritual today. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: Van Breda Family (Part 1 of 2) | Stellenbosch, WC 2015
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