My late fiancé studied abroad for a semester in Johannesburg. He told me stories of having to keep several locks on his door/windows and never going out after dark. The idea that you could be locked up snug as a jewel in an iron box and yet be attacked by the people you trust and love the most is a pretty terrifying one to me.
Women who have low self esteem and who will settle for the dregs of society. With a prisoner, they can have more status and importance, at least until the guy gets out of prison. Plus, if the guy will never get out, they can have this "romance" that never gets ruined by actually having to deal with the other person from day to day
I have been struggling in my own life lately. I recently got divorced. I'm struggling to find purpose and meaning. Doctor Grande's videos always at least bring me a few minutes of rest while I focus my energy on other people who are doing far worse than me right now.
Sorry you are having a hard time. Would you believe me if I told you that there will be better times to come and that you will experience joy again. It’s a path you will travel but you WILL get there. Sending positive thoughts. X
Also from South Africa. Good to see all the South Africans here! I have worked a lot with drug addicts and come across some horrific crimes committed by teenagers some as young as 14 years old who have had severe brain damage from meth ('tik' in South Africa). None of them had any memory of the crimes they had committed but certainly showed signs of drug induced psychosis. All very tragic. Either Van Breda had undiagnosed signs of narcissism, and other psychiatric conditions exacerbated by meth or his abuse was severe enough to have caused this episode of violence. A huge tragedy for all.
As a South African we don’t care about the pronunciation of his surname. Thanks for covering this. It was a huge case here. Spawn of satan this child was. As far as we know it was for monetary gain? It’s never been really clear. At least his sister survived.
@@nixm9093He wasn’t an addict though. Read the court records. His screen was 100 % clean less than 24 hours after the incident. This particular case taught me to not just believe everything you read/hear. Question everything. What’s sad is how absolutely certain people are in their ignorance.
Hello from South Africa. Glad this psychopath did not escape justice. I hope Marli does not regain her memory of her brother's savage attack. Regarding the gf, she's deluded.
Girlfriend just saw hin on TV, so in her mind he was "famous". It really isn't hard to figure out. I mean, Lyle Lovett didn't murder his family, but his pockmarked, greasy, ferret-like face, (and i say that will all respect), would murder any woman's libido it he were a cashier, janitor, or bus driver.
Thanks for covering this, Dr Grande. I live about 20 kilometres or 12.5 miles away from where this happened. This absolutely shocked our community. Such a tragic and senseless case. I appreciate your work and never miss a video. Thank you sir 🙏🏼
My sister knew the family in Australia. He was already on drugs there. The mum told people he had a medical issue, I think she was ashamed of him. Poor woman
As a South African, the most incriminating thing Henri did was phone the police. Nobody with even a middle class income would do that. We call our private security and everyone has those numbers on the fridge. The only reason to call the cops is to waste time.
@@MrEvansjethroI'm a born and bred South African pensioner of modest means, and very happy to live in this glorious country. I have never had any desire to move to another, especially when I see what is happening elsewhere in the world. Sure there is crime here, as there is any place, but each and every day, I get to meet with people from all walks of life, colour and creed, and receive nothing but warmth and friendliness.
i enjoy it almost daily as well. He's developed a versatile and concise format that makes for interesting listening. I do find it interesting how he has clearly leaned into the true crime genre more recently, while his earlier videos from 2-3 years ago were broader in the subjects they would cover. Based on how well he's currently doing, I'd guess that was a great creative decision.
@@genuineimitation8799 That's too bad he's made some mistakes in his videos. It does happen, we're all human. Luckily his videos are not fundamentally about research, like a History channel might be. He deals primarily with true crime now where the facts are typically well known. And the crux of his channel is about his personal opinion/speculation (which he makes clear every time) where he uses his knowledge as a Dr. (of psychology or psychiatry, not sure) to assess a person and/or relationship/situation. And it's for entertainment, he's not testifying or treating someone, so occasionally making research mistakes isn't a big deal, thankfully.
and inheritance... I remember this from the time, it was reported that he then tried cashing out the life assurance policies... but ultimately the courts denied it saying that you cannot kill someone and cash out on their life assurance (insurance).
I remember this case. As a South African, we are very aware of violent crime and to blame intruders for the murders of your family, when you are the murderer seems exceptionally psychopathic.
Wow, to see one of your stories that occurred in my small town - Stellenbosch. This was a traumatic event for the community, that such a crime occurred in our midst. My work was just opposite the 'gated' community where the van Bredas lived. Often when I drive past the entrance I can't but help remember those events.
Hi one of your subs from South Africa 🇿🇦. Tx for covering this. We were all mesmerised by this story. We all knew from scratch it was Henri himself. First Oscar Pistorius then this
@@genuineimitation8799 read the rest of the comments as well please. We got daily news, not just one documentary, with details that were found, especially things about Henri . Especially because we know that the estate where they stay, De Zalze, had impenetrable security. His whole family was slaughtered and he had a few scratches that the doctor in court testified was self inflicted. We LIVE here, we knew
@@genuineimitation8799 read other comments from South Africans below and research the 100s of articles available and the book written about it. Don't come here and question me about a case you know nothing about but that SA's understood from the first second
@@annabrisley479 Lol, you have zero idea what country I’m in nor how much I know about this case. Your appeal to your country of citizenship is a logical fallacy and absurd on its face. I highly doubt you went beyond a few articles in your MSM and take almost everything you see at face value. See, how’s that for making assumptions? Pretty low effort, imo.
I appreciate your analysis on this case, Dr. Grande! What a tragic case... I've lost my parents and 2 brothers, and years after, I still feel the pain as it was that day. It's unfathomable to me, how someone can do this.
Few viewers know the intensive hours of research spent to so smoothly create and deliver such videos. Dr. Grande has excelled in this art. He is unbelievably prolific. Total respect from me. Thank you for your fine work. You make crime seem almost acceptable. We must remember, it is awful and tragic.
No it wasn’t. Again, read the court records. IIRC, two security experts testified noting numerous security failures, including on the night of the incident.
Condoms in a prison and having to serve three life sentences with an additional 15 years...he is where he should be. May his family rest in peace and hopefully his sister was able to get on with her life.
I live in Argentina, where there are also a lot of gated communities. It is absolutely impossible to invade a home there. There are security stops at the entrance of the community and then others every few hundred meters. There are security guards patrolling the area. There are security cameras on the streets, in front of each house, and inside each home. If there was an intruder (even if it was someone who lived in the community), they would have been seen.
I've never had a drug addiction, but my daughter did, and as an attorney, I handled many addicts. Some would tell me of the horrific thoughts that went through their heads when high, and the mind flush when sobering up. I never understood why people want that kind of effect in their lives.
@@TomJones-uf5sl Thank you for what you do! Law enforcement, Georgia Corrections & God saved my life! I was hard headed, I did not want God I already had one, dope! That's how it was, my all in all. I started reading the Bible out of anger & boredom. Then my mind started to clear & learned how the dope was releasing massive amounts of dopamine & endorphins tricking my feelings owning me.. I'll look for you & pray all is well!
Dr G thank you for covering this case. I live quite near to where this happened. Henri apparently lied to his parents about his university enrollment and he needed to cover the lies and he was greedy.
@@petesmyname8570 Wow so I bet you know everything about the case being so close by. I live in the U.S & it was covered in the media a lot here but not as much as there, of course.
@@lianarodrigues-almeida7544 Yes, you could say I know a fair bit about it. I would however love to hear Dr Grandes take on it. He always generates an interesting dialogue 😅. Have you ever been to South Africa? It's really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I feel safer here than in Europe or Asia. I've never been to the US though
Thanks for covering. It was big news here in South Africa. It followed shortly on another family murder which happened in South Africa in 2012. Don Steenkamp murdered his parents as well as his sister. It was on a farm and he shot them. They were also well off and well respected family. Many similarities and also some differences. Might be interesting to also do a video on that. Shockingly enough, Steenkamp is due for parole quite soon.
14:08 Dr. G used to say that our opinions and thoughts "always" generate an interesting dialogue... now it's "consistently" 😂 I guess we have let the Doc down.
Thank you Dr. Grande for another great analysis! Your channel has given me something to look forward to everyday, I'm going through a really rough patch. ❤
Another ridiculous intruder excuse. The condom quips were primo😆Agree with your analysis. Always shocking to me when this type of violence occurs. Thanks Dr G😊💕💕
Can you analyze the case of Robert Brians, the guy that drove off a cliff with his twins? I love listening to your videos, your delivery is so interesting. Yet, I fall asleep to your voice every night and have for years. I don’t even know how I will sleep if you ever stop doing these videos.
Thanks for the upload, Dr. Grande! Your true fans love your humour and sarcasm. August 13 is National Prosecco Day, International Left-Handers Day, Herbert Hoover Day, ELVIS PRESLEY Day, Hecate Day, Skinny Dipping Day, and National Filet Mignon Day.
I would imagine it saves on medical expenses and trouble given that many of the 'active' prisoners are going to flat out ignore any rules prohibiting such behaviors while in custody. No sense having rampant STDs adding to the myriad of problems already present in such a place.
I'm not sure if it was the fear of being "rubber stamped" or the fact that the guy they were facing just ripped off part of the building to beat them with.
Please look at the Nicolette Lotter case. Details reported in State v Lotter (CC43/09) [2012]. Another case of a child killing her parents in South Africa.
Reminiscent of "The Griekwastad murders", That son also thought he would get away with his evil. In South Africa more than 70 people get unalived daily, There is much hope the new government of national unity, will be able to rectify the damage done these past two decades by the ANC.
A legacy of violence, murder, and disgusting racism, what did you expect? I always found it galling that the racists were openly embraced when they fled here, and given jobs as police etc.. Seems there is nowhere to run now, it seems its all falling apart now. I guess we may live to see what comes next.
Thanks for the great overview of this case Dr Grande. As a South African, this was a weird and horrific case. I see some ties with the Grant Amato case in the US.
There's been a few cases like Henri's, where they had been told they were no longer getting any more money from the parents and the kid killed them. As if that would give them access to more money lol.
Another case similar which was botched by the cops was the killing of a student (Inge Lotz) which implicated the boyfriend, - it has been 11 years now. Afaik it is rare for a stranger to kill a person if there is no robbery or rape - he had money and could afford good lawyers.
It seems odd he would commit such horrific crimes against his family when he didn’t have a past involving violence. It sounds like they had a great family. A great life. Hard to comprehend.
2% that is very low, I thought it was a lot higher. So sad ! You gotta thank your lucky stars if you have great parents and cherish them everyday. You're you because of them. Brilliant analysis once again - thank you!
Dr Grande, can you start doing one on one person interviews on your TH-cam channel or a podcast like red table talk where a variety of psychosocial topics are discussed? For instance, interview friends and families of subjects you analyze. Just an idea. You have so much potential and would love to see it. Thanks and have a wonderful day.❤
Living in SA we also live in a gated 'secure' home with electric fences, alarm system, monitor system, spikes and security that patrols our neighbourhood. Yes, killings do occur Home invasions do occur and we arevalways hyper-vigilant. Organised Crime where security are threatened is common too This case was very complex but i do believe, as you do, that justice prevailed.
Many of the cases that Dr. Grande analyzes remind me of that song by The Doors: "When You're Strange". "People are strange... When you're a stranger... Faces look ugly... When you're alone".
Sibling rivalry &/or jealousy & I saw thru this story out the gate & I was raised in a sadistically abusive family fueled by crime, addiction, neglect & trauma w Criminality for blood & he comes across more apathetic than angry which I think is faaaaaar worse & may God NOT have mercy on his soul & may his fanily rest in peace.
in this case, I would wager that the main factor behind the murders was a delusional state of methamphetamine use. At high doses/long periods of meth use people can hallucinate and act upon delusional realities. Sadly, sometimes to the point of becoming homicidal.
What I found suspicious while editing a book about this case was the call to the police. If you are familiar with security systems in South Africa there should be immediate questions. Even a standard alarm system does not call through to the police. The South African police is too slow to react. Every security company has a call centre and every home fitted with an alarm and security system not only has alarm triggers, but panic buttons. You will find these buttons spread through the house and perhaps on a key holder. This home was fitted with such a system. Pressing that button would prompt a very fast reaction from an armed reaction unit close by - in this case in the complex - even closer. So, you almost never would call the police in an emergency situation - even for an ambulance - you would press that button. That way they know who is calling and would be on their way before you even have to pick up the phone. Henri had ample opportunity to activate the alarm in various ways, but never did. If there were "perpetrators" in the home, the alarm going off would probably have scared them away. Henri decides to do nothing of that. He claims to be passed out... he wakes up... still no panic button - no need for help to come immediately.
can u please make a video about joe pichler? he was a child actor that disappeared in 2006 when he was 18 and was never found. i love your videos so much
This reminds me of Army Doctor Captain Jeffrey Macdonald who killed his family and blamed it on a phantom group of intruders. Another fascinating case for you Dr. to “offer your analysis.”
my parents destroyed my life, my father filed my teeth down, they put me into a mental ward, where I was told I was a delusional stalker, and punished for saying hi to a woman, I am being punished, tortured and abused, pushed to my limit every day, its a horrific nightmare, no one will help
i'm in pain and misery, half of my teeth are gone, broken and infected, dentists made it worse, its horrific, I get punished, tortured and abused, Dr Grande should cover this
As soon as I heard the word "meth" in his background it all became crystal clear.
I see what you did there. 😆
I see what you did there.
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Pretty good😂 and I am thinking the meth was at the center of this and meth alone could explain it.
In court, Henri described how that attackers laughed as they hit his family. It can be assumed that in fact he talked about himself.
Yes, remember how he chuckled while calling the police?
My late fiancé studied abroad for a semester in Johannesburg. He told me stories of having to keep several locks on his door/windows and never going out after dark.
The idea that you could be locked up snug as a jewel in an iron box and yet be attacked by the people you trust and love the most is a pretty terrifying one to me.
Could you please analyse the kind of people who think that someone like Henri is innocent ? 🤔
intresting...they are called flying monkeys
Just what I wanted to ask too!
Very good question.
Women who have low self esteem and who will settle for the dregs of society. With a prisoner, they can have more status and importance, at least until the guy gets out of prison.
Plus, if the guy will never get out, they can have this "romance" that never gets ruined by actually having to deal with the other person from day to day
Exactly. People who date suspected/convicted murderers is very interesting
I have been struggling in my own life lately. I recently got divorced. I'm struggling to find purpose and meaning. Doctor Grande's videos always at least bring me a few minutes of rest while I focus my energy on other people who are doing far worse than me right now.
Praying for you to regain a sense of purpose and meaning again 🙏🫂🩷
Try to share in others’ joy instead of comparing yourself to them ❤
We can understand your pain, a new door is opening for you hug hug.
Sending prayers and hugs your way. It might take a while, but things will get better. Please be kind to yourself.
Sorry you are having a hard time. Would you believe me if I told you that there will be better times to come and that you will experience joy again. It’s a path you will travel but you WILL get there. Sending positive thoughts. X
Also from South Africa. Good to see all the South Africans here! I have worked a lot with drug addicts and come across some horrific crimes committed by teenagers some as young as 14 years old who have had severe brain damage from meth ('tik' in South Africa). None of them had any memory of the crimes they had committed but certainly showed signs of drug induced psychosis. All very tragic. Either Van Breda had undiagnosed signs of narcissism, and other psychiatric conditions exacerbated by meth or his abuse was severe enough to have caused this episode of violence. A huge tragedy for all.
Did you have TikTalks?
@@williamvasquez4857 No, just looked it up. Never heard of it before. But thanks for the reference.
As a South African we don’t care about the pronunciation of his surname. Thanks for covering this. It was a huge case here. Spawn of satan this child was. As far as we know it was for monetary gain? It’s never been really clear. At least his sister survived.
Tik addicts don't need a reason
@@nixm9093 Your correct! I've been sober now 10 years. Before that many evil thoughts came into my head.
💯 percent...
@@nixm9093He wasn’t an addict though. Read the court records. His screen was 100 % clean less than 24 hours after the incident. This particular case taught me to not just believe everything you read/hear. Question everything. What’s sad is how absolutely certain people are in their ignorance.
How did you find time to poll every other South African? Amazing!
Hello from South Africa. Glad this psychopath did not escape justice. I hope Marli does not regain her memory of her brother's savage attack.
Regarding the gf, she's deluded.
Girlfriend just saw hin on TV, so in her mind he was "famous". It really isn't hard to figure out. I mean, Lyle Lovett didn't murder his family, but his pockmarked, greasy, ferret-like face, (and i say that will all respect), would murder any woman's libido it he were a cashier, janitor, or bus driver.
Justice Desai I think it was!
Thanks for covering this, Dr Grande. I live about 20 kilometres or 12.5 miles away from where this happened. This absolutely shocked our community. Such a tragic and senseless case.
I appreciate your work and never miss a video. Thank you sir 🙏🏼
My sister knew the family in Australia. He was already on drugs there. The mum told people he had a medical issue, I think she was ashamed of him. Poor woman
Ja Pieter and you all thought is was an intruder, just like Oscar's case.
@@brianbayer4868 Not at all... And it's Peter 😜. I'm English
@@nixm9093 so sad 😭. They were such a prominent family!
@@petesmyname8570 🤣 sorry buddy.
As a South African, the most incriminating thing Henri did was phone the police. Nobody with even a middle class income would do that. We call our private security and everyone has those numbers on the fridge. The only reason to call the cops is to waste time.
Exactly! The normal reaction would be to call the gate security and they get the cops or whatever is needed
100% ...security company, whatsapp street group, neighborhood watch.....then maybe the police
Totally read this in an Afrikaans accent
@@NieceyWeesey 🤣
Fantastic point 💯 percent ❤❤❤
In South Africa, when seconds count, the police are only months away.
So
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If I were you, I'd leave. I'm happy in South Africa dispite the bigot's rhetotics.
Yet, the police put the case together?
The police in South Africa used to kick ass. Wonder what changed…
@@MrEvansjethroI'm a born and bred South African pensioner of modest means, and very happy to live in this glorious country. I have never had any desire to move to another, especially when I see what is happening elsewhere in the world. Sure there is crime here, as there is any place, but each and every day, I get to meet with people from all walks of life, colour and creed, and receive nothing but warmth and friendliness.
Best TH-cam channel! Listen every day while working.
Same here 😅
i enjoy it almost daily as well. He's developed a versatile and concise format that makes for interesting listening. I do find it interesting how he has clearly leaned into the true crime genre more recently, while his earlier videos from 2-3 years ago were broader in the subjects they would cover. Based on how well he's currently doing, I'd guess that was a great creative decision.
Except he got multiple facts dead wrong in this video. He’s done it on others as well. Very, very poor research.
@@genuineimitation8799 That's too bad he's made some mistakes in his videos. It does happen, we're all human. Luckily his videos are not fundamentally about research, like a History channel might be. He deals primarily with true crime now where the facts are typically well known.
And the crux of his channel is about his personal opinion/speculation (which he makes clear every time) where he uses his knowledge as a Dr. (of psychology or psychiatry, not sure) to assess a person and/or relationship/situation. And it's for entertainment, he's not testifying or treating someone, so occasionally making research mistakes isn't a big deal, thankfully.
and inheritance... I remember this from the time, it was reported that he then tried cashing out the life assurance policies... but ultimately the courts denied it saying that you cannot kill someone and cash out on their life assurance (insurance).
In UK you cannot profit from proceeds of crime.
In the USA you have to pay taxes on proceeds of a crime. Of course criminals never do so they also get charged with tax evasion 👍
His sister survived. There are other extended family members whom i guess will have compitently handled funds/trust accounts.
Not like he has anywhere to spend it
@@tracylevy3189 in the commissary - lol.
Man, it's too bad prison in South Africa isn't as fun as he was expecting. What a let down.
He probably was cut off financially because of the drugs, so he "solved" both problems at once. He'd be rich & no one to stop him.
Thank you for covering this case Dr Grande. I am a South African . This was a huge case in South Africa.
I remember this case. As a South African, we are very aware of violent crime and to blame intruders for the murders of your family, when you are the murderer seems exceptionally psychopathic.
Agreed👍
Or he was telling the truth 🤷♀️
It sure does happen a lot.
No exceptional.
Just Psychopathic.
@@genuineimitation8799 yeeah okay ahahahah
Wow, to see one of your stories that occurred in my small town - Stellenbosch. This was a traumatic event for the community, that such a crime occurred in our midst. My work was just opposite the 'gated' community where the van Bredas lived. Often when I drive past the entrance I can't but help remember those events.
That must be Technopark 😊 I live near De Zalze 😂
@@mikaelak90 Thats right! No longer work there though.
@@willrsan He covered another caee in Stellenbosch, that of Inge Lotz.
Hi one of your subs from South Africa 🇿🇦. Tx for covering this. We were all mesmerised by this story. We all knew from scratch it was Henri himself. First Oscar Pistorius then this
How exactly did you “just know”?
@@genuineimitation8799 read the rest of the comments as well please. We got daily news, not just one documentary, with details that were found, especially things about Henri . Especially because we know that the estate where they stay, De Zalze, had impenetrable security. His whole family was slaughtered and he had a few scratches that the doctor in court testified was self inflicted. We LIVE here, we knew
@@genuineimitation8799 read other comments from South Africans below and research the 100s of articles available and the book written about it. Don't come here and question me about a case you know nothing about but that SA's understood from the first second
@@annabrisley479 Lol, you have zero idea what country I’m in nor how much I know about this case. Your appeal to your country of citizenship is a logical fallacy and absurd on its face. I highly doubt you went beyond a few articles in your MSM and take almost everything you see at face value. See, how’s that for making assumptions? Pretty low effort, imo.
@@genuineimitation8799 lol you're a troll and imo a real "genuine imitation" 😘
I appreciate your analysis on this case, Dr. Grande! What a tragic case...
I've lost my parents and 2 brothers, and years after, I still feel the pain as it was that day.
It's unfathomable to me, how someone can do this.
I'm so sorry for your loss of family.
@@margaretr5701 thank you so much!🙏
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Few viewers know the intensive hours of research spent to so smoothly create and deliver such videos. Dr. Grande has excelled in this art. He is unbelievably prolific. Total respect from me. Thank you for your fine work. You make crime seem almost acceptable. We must remember, it is awful and tragic.
Henry van Breda was as guilty as sin. De Zalze is like a fortress with all the security features.
No it wasn’t. Again, read the court records. IIRC, two security experts testified noting numerous security failures, including on the night of the incident.
Condoms in a prison and having to serve three life sentences with an additional 15 years...he is where he should be. May his family rest in peace and hopefully his sister was able to get on with her life.
I live in Argentina, where there are also a lot of gated communities. It is absolutely impossible to invade a home there. There are security stops at the entrance of the community and then others every few hundred meters. There are security guards patrolling the area. There are security cameras on the streets, in front of each house, and inside each home. If there was an intruder (even if it was someone who lived in the community), they would have been seen.
Seems like alot of these family killers are wealthy spoilt kids.
Yep! Usually USA, SA or Aussies...😮
I'm willing to bet that's just because the ones from rich families are newsworthy...
I've been sober now 10 years. Before that as an addict many very evil thoughts came into my head.
Congrats, friend. I wish you many more years of a clean and flourishing life.
I've never had a drug addiction, but my daughter did, and as an attorney, I handled many addicts. Some would tell me of the horrific thoughts that went through their heads when high, and the mind flush when sobering up. I never understood why people want that kind of effect in their lives.
@@TomJones-uf5sl Thank you for what you do! Law enforcement, Georgia Corrections & God saved my life! I was hard headed, I did not want God I already had one, dope! That's how it was, my all in all. I started reading the Bible out of anger & boredom. Then my mind started to clear & learned how the dope was releasing massive amounts of dopamine & endorphins tricking my feelings owning me.. I'll look for you & pray all is well!
Dr G thank you for covering this case. I live quite near to where this happened. Henri apparently lied to his parents about his university enrollment and he needed to cover the lies and he was greedy.
Dr Grande, I would love you to analyse the case of Oscar Pistorius. Another tragic and senseless South African murder 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yes! I felt so conflicted when that occurred but I don't recall most of the details now. Do you live in South Africa?
@@lianarodrigues-almeida7544 Yes I do live in South Africa, Cape Town. Very close to where it happened. Absolutely tragic 😞
@@petesmyname8570 Wow so I bet you know everything about the case being so close by. I live in the U.S & it was covered in the media a lot here but not as much as there, of course.
@@lianarodrigues-almeida7544 Yes, you could say I know a fair bit about it. I would however love to hear Dr Grandes take on it. He always generates an interesting dialogue 😅. Have you ever been to South Africa? It's really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I feel safer here than in Europe or Asia. I've never been to the US though
@@petesmyname8570 no I've never been but generally I don't here bad things about South Africa. I've heard There's a lot of beautiful areas.
Thanks for covering. It was big news here in South Africa. It followed shortly on another family murder which happened in South Africa in 2012. Don Steenkamp murdered his parents as well as his sister. It was on a farm and he shot them. They were also well off and well respected family. Many similarities and also some differences. Might be interesting to also do a video on that. Shockingly enough, Steenkamp is due for parole quite soon.
14:08 Dr. G used to say that our opinions and thoughts "always" generate an interesting dialogue... now it's "consistently" 😂 I guess we have let the Doc down.
He must have actually read the comments one day 🤣
Nah he’s just trying to sound fancy, same reason he says dates in a less common way - like saying November 1, rather than November 1st.
Maybe he didn’t appreciate the wrath he got regarding his video wherein he boldly declared a lady stabbed 20 times as an obvious suicide.
@@marcsz7179Which video? Yeah his dry humor is almost always uncalled for.
@@marcsz7179 so people actually believed that was HIS claim ?
Thank you Dr. Grande for another great analysis! Your channel has given me something to look forward to everyday, I'm going through a really rough patch. ❤
@ambergriff I hope you’re feeling better soon. ❤
Hi. Just want to wish you well, and lighter, brighter days ahead. Hugs, too.
@@nancyjensen6409 thank you so kindly❤️
@Tranquility32 thank you, that really means a lot🥰
@@Tranquility32 thank you❤️
The son of a previous CEO for a company I worked at kill his dad after dad reduced the amount of money of his monthly allowance.
Son was in his 30’s.
I remember this case. What a flimsy story, especially to cover a murder on a security estate.
Agree, and the trained guard dog didn't make a sound,.
Thank you Dr. Grande!!. Such a blessing the sister can’t remember. Wishing you a good day😇❤from Jean.
She says she can't remember....is it true?
I know this case. This creep reminds me of Dana James Ewell. They have to keep Ewell in protective custody because the other inmates all hate him.
Dr Grande happy you can get a lot of content from here in South Africa. There is even more for you to discover
Another ridiculous intruder excuse. The condom quips were primo😆Agree with your analysis. Always shocking to me when this type of violence occurs. Thanks Dr G😊💕💕
Can you analyze the case of Robert Brians, the guy that drove off a cliff with his twins? I love listening to your videos, your delivery is so interesting. Yet, I fall asleep to your voice every night and have for years. I don’t even know how I will sleep if you ever stop doing these videos.
Fantastic youtube channel. Listen everyday while unemployed.
May you get a break soon and still have time for Dr G.
Pray for me 😢 @@BlueInk912
6:23 "you better find a more reliable source of protection"
Never change my man 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️
Devastating that this kind of thing keeps happening
His smile gives me shivers obviously no regrets -to lost (kill) family and still smile in that way is not normal.Thank you Dr.Grande
Thanks for the upload, Dr. Grande! Your true fans love your humour and sarcasm. August 13 is National Prosecco Day, International Left-Handers Day, Herbert Hoover Day, ELVIS PRESLEY Day, Hecate Day, Skinny Dipping Day, and National Filet Mignon Day.
meth heads are not known for well planned actions.
The most concerning part of the story is that prisons in South Africa have condom dispensers
Out of all of this, the thing what wow’d me the most was that they have a condom dispenser in prison. 😮
I would imagine it saves on medical expenses and trouble given that many of the 'active' prisoners are going to flat out ignore any rules prohibiting such behaviors while in custody. No sense having rampant STDs adding to the myriad of problems already present in such a place.
Hi Doc, always clear-minded. Thanks for the analysis. Always think about what he put his sister through.
Super interesting case, thank you Dr. G!
I'm not sure if it was the fear of being "rubber stamped" or the fact that the guy they were facing just ripped off part of the building to beat them with.
My father was in a bar brawl where a man ripped a payphone off the wall to beat people with. Pretty scary
Please look at the Nicolette Lotter case. Details reported in State v Lotter (CC43/09) [2012]. Another case of a child killing her parents in South Africa.
This rocked our country when it happened just like Oscar and Reeva did
Well done.... you pronounced perfectly
Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦
Andrew
I feel Rudi said something to set him off, too. It feels the rest were collateral damage. Horror story all around... We were glued to this case.
Something tells me Rudi was the good son and called out meth bro.
@@shontoo6979 uncontroversial opinion 😂 🤐
Reminiscent of "The Griekwastad murders", That son also thought he would get away with his evil. In South Africa more than 70 people get unalived daily, There is much hope the new government of national unity, will be able to rectify the damage done these past two decades by the ANC.
I was in school "next door" during that time... Everyone was up in (no* pun intended) arms 'til he was given the boot.
A legacy of violence, murder, and disgusting racism, what did you expect? I always found it galling that the racists were openly embraced when they fled here, and given jobs as police etc.. Seems there is nowhere to run now, it seems its all falling apart now. I guess we may live to see what comes next.
Thanks for the great overview of this case Dr Grande. As a South African, this was a weird and horrific case. I see some ties with the Grant Amato case in the US.
There's been a few cases like Henri's, where they had been told they were no longer getting any more money from the parents and the kid killed them. As if that would give them access to more money lol.
Another case similar which was botched by the cops was the killing of a student (Inge Lotz) which implicated the boyfriend, - it has been 11 years now.
Afaik it is rare for a stranger to kill a person if there is no robbery or rape - he had money and could afford good lawyers.
Interesting and intellectual summary. Thank you 🌵
Jealous of his brother. 😢
Oh dearrr finally Dr Grande is looking at a case from my country and it's this dude....ayyy 😢
I think the mystery was solved when you said he was using meth Dr Grande 😂
Finally! I've definitely been one of the requestors of this question
Thanks dr grande i asked you about this case many time thanks❤
I think Dr. Grande needs a jingle to play at the beginning of his videos that states his disclaimer....
Just subscribed to ur Patreon😍❤️🔥 I admire ur analysis. A genius!
Thank you for covering this dreadful story. I'm an expat South African living in Delaware and read a book about these murders.
It seems odd he would commit such horrific crimes against his family when he didn’t have a past involving violence. It sounds like they had a great family. A great life. Hard to comprehend.
2% that is very low, I thought it was a lot higher. So sad ! You gotta thank your lucky stars if you have great parents and cherish them everyday. You're you because of them. Brilliant analysis once again - thank you!
Thank you for doing a popular case from my home country, South Africa. Blessings from South Africa. 🇿🇦⭐
Your pronunciation of Australian cities always impresses me. I haven't heard any other youtuber get them right 😂😂
Great effort at the accent on Melbarn (Melbourne) good doctor.
The Doc doesn’t say Melbarn, he says Melbn. Which is correct. I’m proud of him.
What do you call India?@@wendybond2848
Another classic Dr. Grande 👍😉
Cool to hear the pronunciation of the city as Mel-bin, not Mel-born 👍. Another great vid, thanks Dr Grande.
Or Mel-bun. 😊
@@susanneashton1340 great point. Probably depends if Kiwi or Aussie accent involved 🤔 😊
Dr Grande, can you start doing one on one person interviews on your TH-cam channel or a podcast like red table talk where a variety of psychosocial topics are discussed? For instance, interview friends and families of subjects you analyze. Just an idea. You have so much potential and would love to see it. Thanks and have a wonderful day.❤
Living in SA we also live in a gated 'secure' home with electric fences, alarm system, monitor system, spikes and security that patrols our neighbourhood.
Yes, killings do occur
Home invasions do occur and we arevalways hyper-vigilant.
Organised Crime where security are threatened is common too
This case was very complex but i do believe, as you do, that justice prevailed.
Greetings from Cape Town Dr.Grande.have a mean cacti collection on our balcony.
Omg thank you, I first requested this in your comments 2 or 3 years ago!
A twenty year old not in college and depending on an allowance. There is your first clue as to what went wrong.
Many of the cases that Dr. Grande analyzes remind me of that song by The Doors: "When You're Strange". "People are strange... When you're a stranger... Faces look ugly... When you're alone".
You're a highly educated speculator, and a good one at that!!
Sibling rivalry &/or jealousy & I saw thru this story out the gate & I was raised in a sadistically abusive family fueled by crime, addiction, neglect & trauma w Criminality for blood & he comes across more apathetic than angry which I think is faaaaaar worse & may God NOT have mercy on his soul & may his fanily rest in peace.
Condom dispensers? In prison? Interesting. Nothing really surprises me anymore.
Cheaper than HIV medication I guess?
@@tommyebay Are condoms in the girls' restrooms next?
"Rubber stamped" Classic Dr. Grande.
A condom dispenser in a prison is interesting. Do prison rapists use them?
@@nanettevantriesteharder2469 That’s a lot of consensual homosexuality in prison. I’m surprised US prisons don’t have them.
Hi yes I am a South African. I have a law degree. I practiced for 4 years as a prosecutor and 24 years as an advocate. I agree with your analysis.
Always interesting
Thank you❤
Love the lit review, thanks!
in this case, I would wager that the main factor behind the murders was a delusional state of methamphetamine use. At high doses/long periods of meth use people can hallucinate and act upon delusional realities. Sadly, sometimes to the point of becoming homicidal.
What I found suspicious while editing a book about this case was the call to the police. If you are familiar with security systems in South Africa there should be immediate questions. Even a standard alarm system does not call through to the police. The South African police is too slow to react. Every security company has a call centre and every home fitted with an alarm and security system not only has alarm triggers, but panic buttons. You will find these buttons spread through the house and perhaps on a key holder. This home was fitted with such a system. Pressing that button would prompt a very fast reaction from an armed reaction unit close by - in this case in the complex - even closer. So, you almost never would call the police in an emergency situation - even for an ambulance - you would press that button. That way they know who is calling and would be on their way before you even have to pick up the phone. Henri had ample opportunity to activate the alarm in various ways, but never did. If there were "perpetrators" in the home, the alarm going off would probably have scared them away. Henri decides to do nothing of that. He claims to be passed out... he wakes up... still no panic button - no need for help to come immediately.
Lowkey goat TH-camr - not speculating either, this is the case in situations like this
i think Dr G might be a workaholic
can u please make a video about joe pichler? he was a child actor that disappeared in 2006 when he was 18 and was never found. i love your videos so much
This reminds me of Army Doctor Captain Jeffrey Macdonald who killed his family and blamed it on a phantom group of intruders. Another fascinating case for you Dr. to “offer your analysis.”
damn this was so scandalous in SA. I was shook
Dr. Grande lookin dapper
Anyone would come to that conclusion. He did it without a doubt!
my parents destroyed my life, my father filed my teeth down, they put me into a mental ward, where I was told I was a delusional stalker, and punished for saying hi to a woman, I am being punished, tortured and abused, pushed to my limit every day, its a horrific nightmare, no one will help
Wat... This sounds pretty suspicious to me 🤔
i'm in pain and misery, half of my teeth are gone, broken and infected, dentists made it worse, its horrific, I get punished, tortured and abused, Dr Grande should cover this
@@stephenkaake7016 you should probably take the medication they give you...
@@retsaMinnavoiG you are a bad person
So Henri laughed while committing the heinous murders?
Mother Theresa. Allowance? At 20? In America, we say, "Get a job!" Maybe it's hard to get a job when you're on meth.
We need an analysis on Dr. Todd Grande
For every like Dr. Grande uploads a new video.
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His eyes aay it all..every picture is the same lifeless zombie