When Johan Kotze lured his estranged wife into his home on January 3, 2012, the night erupted into one of the most brutal crimes South Africa had ever seen, leaving her son dead and the nation in shock. Dubbed the “Modimolle Monster,” Kotze’s week-long flight through the bushveld sparked a massive manhunt that ended with his capture and two life sentences.

Author: Samantha Davis

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