The Tokoloshe Killer: Elifasi Msomi

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This week on Profiler Africa, we uncover the chilling case of Elifasi Msomi, infamously known as "The Axe Killer" & "The Tokoloshe Killer". Between 1953 and 1955, Msomi, from southern KwaZulu-Natal, claimed he was driven by a tokoloshe—an evil spirit—to commit 15 brutal murders. His actions left an indelible mark on South African history, shocking the nation and raising complex questions about culture, belief, and justice. Join us as we unravel the psychological and cultural dimensions of Msomi's crimes, the historical context of the investigation, and the supernatural claims that complicated the pursuit of justice. 🌟 Support the Show: Become a member on YouTube for extra content, and more. Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/profilerafrica and support the show. Drop a Super Like to help us create more episodes like this—and we’ll give you a shoutout in the next show! ➡️ Engage with Us: Visit youtube.com/profilerafrica and hit the like button and subscribe to support local true crime storytelling. Click the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Send us your questions for future Q&A episodes with Gerard—we’ll answer them live on air! 🔗 Don’t forget to check out Derek Riedle's True Crime Room for even more gripping true crime content. Thank you for your support.