Corpus Delicti

Bonus: Stranger Than Fiction: The Woman Without a Face

We had a lot of off time this year, so we wanted to give you a little something extra. This is a behind the scenes bonus episode from our November Patreon Live episode.

281: Stranger Than Fiction: Thabo Bester, The Facebook Rapist

Thabo Bester was in prison for rape, robbery, and murder. But that's not the strangest thing. A fire broke out in Bester's cell only, resulting in him being declared dead by suicide. But some things don't add up, leading many to think it was murder. Or was it something else entirely? To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: EXTRACT | How Thabo Bester murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu | News24 [https://www.news24.com/life/books/extract-how-thabo-bester-murdered-nomfundo-tyhulu-20231011?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Where Is Thabo Bester Now? Inside the 'Beauty and the Bester' Subject's Life [https://people.com/where-is-thabo-bester-now-11810399?utm_source=chatgpt.com]"Facebook rapist" who escaped prison by faking death with help from guards is brought back to South Africa - CBS News [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thabo-bester-facebook-rapist-brought-back-south-africa-escaped-prison-faked-death-guards/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Convicted murderer Thabo Bester found in Tanzania after faking burning to death in South African prison - ABC News [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-10/south-africa-police-say-prison-escapee-arrested-in-tanzania/102205008?utm_source=chatgpt.com]'Beauty and the Bester': Where is Thabo Bester now? [https://ew.com/beauty-and-the-bester-where-is-thabo-bester-true-story-netflix-11810987?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha made millions from construction company | GroundUp [https://groundup.org.za/article/thabo-bester-dr-nandipha-made-millions-from-property-company/]Thabo Bester escape: ministers and officials scramble to answer MPs’ questions | GroundUp [https://groundup.org.za/article/mps-grills-jics-dcs-saps-on-thabo-bester-escape/]Thabo Bester escape: Many unanswered questions about the death of Katlego Bereng | GroundUp [https://groundup.org.za/article/thabo-bester-escape-many-unanswered-questions-surround-death-katlego-bereng/]Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65365540]

280: Stranger than Fiction: The Hinterkaifeck Murders

An entire family is murdered on their farm and goes unnoticed for days. Who was this family? Who would be motivated to kill them all, including a baby? To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti [https://patreon.com/corpusdelicti] Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast [https://teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast] Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources:https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/hinterkaifeck-murders/?utmt.com [https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/hinterkaifeck-murders/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]https://talesofluminol.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/the-hinterkaifeck-murders-the-suspects/ [https://talesofluminol.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/the-hinterkaifeck-murders-the-suspects/]https://jackrosewood.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/ [https://jackrosewood.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/]https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime [https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime]Mysterious Murder 1922 - Mystery of a Seventh Corpse - Bavaria - [https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/mysterioeser-mord-1922-geheimnis-um-eine-siebte-leiche-1.409404]SZ.de [https://SZ.de]The myth of Hinterkaifeck • Hinterkaifeck [https://www.hinterkaifeck.net/]

279: Stranger than Fiction: The Cannibal of Rotenburg, Armin Meiwes

It all started with a simple online ad. Not one for furniture or hand me downs... but one looking for a partner. A willing partner. A partner who wanted to be eaten. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: Victim of cannibal agreed to be eaten | World news | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/dec/04/germany.lukeharding]BBC NEWS | Europe | German cannibal tells of fantasy [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3286721.stm]Eaten by a thoroughly modern cannibal [https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/germany/berlin/eaten-by-a-thoroughly-modern-cannibal-t60t32j6cfv]Cannibal trial reveals perverse intimacy [https://www.theage.com.au/world/cannibal-trial-reveals-perverse-intimacy-20040119-gdx540.html]Armin Meiwes: Interview with a Cannibal documentary sheds new light on one of Germany’s most infamous murderers | The Independent | The Independent [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/armin-meiwes-interview-with-a-cannibal-documentary-sheds-new-light-on-one-of-germany-s-most-infamous-murderers-a6863201.html]Cannibal let cook off the hoo [https://www.smh.com.au/world/cannibal-let-cook-off-the-hook-20031217-gdi00e.html]kBBC NEWS | Europe | German cannibal to face retrial [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4472593.stm]Eat What You Kill: Or, a Strange and Gothic Tale of Cannibalism by Consent [https://scholarship.law.unc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/ncilj/article/2019/&path_info=14_39NCJIntlL_ComReg423_2013_2014_.pdf]

278: True Crime Theater 2: Sarma Melngailis

Sarma Melngailis had it all - a great idea, a booming business, and seemingly the love of her life. A man she'd do anything for. A man that would ultimately lead to her downfall. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti [https://patreon.com/corpusdelicti] Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast [https://teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast] Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources Sarma Melngailis - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarma_Melngailis]Bad Vegan Fame Fraud Fugitives - NetflixTrolls said I was a sociopath after conman lover stole $2m from my celeb-loved restaurant, but he hijacked my brain | The Irish Sun [https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/15700472/sarma-melngailis-conman-stole-millions-restaurant/]Youtube - The girl with the duck tattoo.Vegan fraudster Sarma Melngailis files for divorce from estranged husband after $1 million restaurant scam – New York Daily News [https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/05/08/vegan-fraudster-sarma-melngailis-files-for-divorce-from-estranged-husband-after-1-million-restaurant-scam/] Anthony Strangis Addresses Bad Vegan Docuseries and Sarma Melngailis' Accusations [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/anthony-strangis-addresses-bad-vegan-194829209.html]