Tag Archives: Victoria Stadler

The Knysna Murders That Refuse to Die…

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In the small town of Knysna, there are 3 murders that refuse to die… Face-down in the dirt of St George’s Anglican Church’s garden, Jessica Wheeler (18) was suffocated to death. Less than a month later, Victoria Stadler (20) was strangled to death in the forest between the suburbs of Hornlee and Noetzie. Peter Mc Helm (48) was killed the same day as Stadler, also strangled, one kilometre away in the same forest. Alan D Elsdon is an ex-cop turned author who has investigated the cases for 3 years. Regards the first two murders, he’s adamant that, “Undisputed evidence shows … ‘Click here to read full article…’

The Knysna Murders – SAPS Given New Evidence

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3 people were brutally murdered in Knysna during a one-month period of Autumn, 2005. They became known as The Knysna Murders… Heinrich van Rooyen, a young DJ, was convicted for the murders of Jessica Wheeler (18) and Victoria Stadler (20). Aubrey Kemoetie and Byron Moses were convicted for killing Peter McHelm (48). More than eleven years later, the crimes remain the tourist town’s most infamous because the guilt of Van Rooyen is still disputed and whispered rumours of bad cops continue to be whispered. ALAN D. ELSDON INVESTIGATING Last Wednesday, January 25, i met Alan D. Elsdon, the author of … ‘Click here to read full article…’

Poll: Is Van Rooyen Innocent or Guilty?

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In 2005, Jessica Wheeler and Victoria Stadler were murdered in Knysna. Heinrich van Rooyen, a nightclub DJ who knew both girls, was convicted. However, many support Van Rooyen’s innocence, believing that the police were too quick to convict for the sake of the tourist town’s image and revenue. There were disturbing questions too. Why were the murders so different. Why did Stadler’s murder match the modus operandi of a third murder, Peter McHelm’s, for which others were convicted? Is Van Rooyen guilty or innocent? Or are the facts so grey that the case needs to be reopened? Please only vote … ‘Click here to read full article…’

Help: Heinrich van Rooyen & the 3 Knysna Murders

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I NEED YOUR HELP I intend posting my article about Heinrich van Rooyen and the 3 associated Knysna murders of Jessica Wheeler, Victoria Stadler & Peter McHelm. This will appear on KnysnaKeep.org and the Love Knysna Facebook before month end. Apologies for taking longer than intended but i’ve just been too caught up in politics and the consequent court cases. My article will be fair to all parties. My motivation is that the questions unanswered are too big and thus i want to do my part to keep the topic alive for the sake of justice. Clouds mustn’t hang over … ‘Click here to read full article…’