"Just Evidence": SA Forensic Psychologist Analyses Kempton Park Murders as Mzansi Weighs In
- Jade Rebecca, a forensic psychologist with a master's in Investigative Forensic Psychology, analysed the Kempton Park murders in a TikTok video
- Multiple women were found dead in and around the Kempton Park area over roughly two months, with SAPS stopping short of officially declaring a serial killer
- Jade walked through crime linkage, behavioural analysis, and what the pattern of discoveries may suggest about the offender
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Eight women found dead near Kempton Park in the space of about two months. A missing runner. Theories spiralling online. Amid the noise, one forensic psychologist decided to cut through the speculation with facts.
Jade Rebecca, who holds a master's degree in Investigative Forensic Psychology, posted a TikTok on 15 September 2026, walking viewers through what is actually known and what the evidence may suggest. Her caption read:
"Everyone's talking about Kempton Park right now — so I broke down what's actually confirmed. I have an MSc in Investigative Forensic Psychology, no sensationalism, just the evidence."
What the timeline actually shows
Jade laid out the first five confirmed cases one by one. On 15 July, a 37-year-old woman was found near the R21, partially undressed and restrained with cable ties. A suspect was arrested in connection with this victim and remains in custody. On 24 August, a 32-year-old woman was found in the same area, partially clothed with visible bruising. On 10 September, a third body in an advanced state of decomposition was discovered and has not yet been formally identified. Two days later, a fourth body was found in Rhodesfield, behind a hotel. This victim was identified as Elizabeth, a local runner who had gone missing after heading out for her afternoon run. On 14 September, a fifth body was found just a few kilometres away.
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Jade noted that SAPS has acknowledged "concerning similarities" but has not yet concluded that a single serial killer is responsible. An Investigative Psychology Unit has been brought in to assess the cases in detail.
What behavioural analysis suggests
On the question of crime linkage, Jade was careful. Shared features like partial clothing and general location are common across many unrelated crimes, she explained, and do not on their own confirm a single offender. The cable tie restraint found on one victim is, in her view, a more distinctive and significant detail.
If a single offender is responsible, Jade suggested the pattern points to someone opportunistic rather than highly organised. The bodies were left in accessible locations rather than hidden, and the pace of the killings has accelerated sharply, from a six-week gap between the first and second victims to just two days between the fourth and fifth. She said:
"This person is opportunistic. They're not planning. They have a very intense urge to kill."
She also warned that if the perpetrator feels the pressure of police attention, they may enter a period of dormancy but are likely to reoffend. Women in the Kempton area have been advised by police to avoid walking or running alone, particularly on quiet roads.
View the TikTok video below:
Mzansi reacts to Jade's analysis
South Africans flooded the comments on @softcactusjade's page:
@Adrienne said:
"He most definitely has a car, right?"
@Nonchalant asked:
"A quick question... is it possible that some of the ladies were abducted prior, and we might be dealing with a 'cleaner,' not really a serial killer?"
@lady_anele.n asked:
"Most serial killers have a signature mark, especially if there are multiple victims. Do you think this person has one?"
@eerised____ asked:
"Off topic. Where did you study forensic psychology in SA?"
More Briefly News stories on Kempton Park
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- Gauteng runners honoured Kempton Park murder victim Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo with an early morning run while calling for greater safety.
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