With (Former SAPS) Criminologist Naomi Griffiths
In October 2021, Liezel de Jager, a well-respected pastor, returned home from her morning jog—only to be ambushed and murdered in the corridor leading to her house. The attack was brutal, the motive unclear. Years later, her husband, Werner de Jager, was arrested for the crime—but before he could stand trial, he took his own life.
Tonight on Profiler Africa, we unpack the psychological complexities of intimate partner homicide. What drives a spouse to kill? Why do some offenders display post-crime remorse, while others show none? Joining us is criminologist Naomi Griffiths, a former SAPS investigator with years of experience in serious and violent crime.
🔊 Listen as we analyze the forensic details, behavioral red flags, and the justice system’s handling of the case.
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