What happened
A group later known in the media as the Krugersdorp Killers carried out a series of murders linked to personal disputes, fraud and a closed belief system.
The investigation
Investigators connected killings that initially appeared unrelated by tracing relationships among victims and suspects, financial activity and testimony from insiders.
What the courts or investigators concluded
Cecilia Steyn and other members of the group were convicted on multiple counts including murder, fraud and racketeering-related offenses.
Why the case remains significant
The case drew attention because ordinary-looking social relationships concealed an escalating pattern of manipulation and coordinated violence over several years.
Case context
Crime by Region organizes cases geographically so readers can move from one file to other investigations from the same country. For unresolved or contested cases, the wording above reflects the distinction between confirmed events, investigative theories and findings actually established in court.