145: Family Annihilator: Unraveling the Henri van Breda Axe Murders in South Africa

In this gripping episode of Emma Kenny’s true crime series, we meticulously dissect the chilling and complex case of Henri van Breda, a young man convicted of savagely murdering three members of his own family with an axe in their luxurious South African home.


Henri van Breda, once living a life of affluence and privilege, shocked the world when he unleashed violence upon his family, claiming the lives of his parents and brother, and leaving his sister gravely injured. Emma Kenny brings her expertise in psychology to unravel the layers of this horrifying family tragedy, exploring the possible motives, the mind of the perpetrator, and the aftermath of such a brutal crime.


Join us as we navigate through the intricate details of the case, the legal battles, and the psychological profiling of Henri van Breda. What led a young man with seemingly everything to commit such heinous acts? What were the red flags, and how did the justice system respond? These are the questions we seek to answer, providing insights and reflections to foster understanding and awareness.