Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode a convicted African serial killer who was known as the Donnybrook Serial Killer, murdered 18 people in Donnybrook KwaZulu-Natal from 1994–1995. Zikode would break in to a home, kill all males before raping the women, uncooperative victims would be shot before he proceeded to commit necrophilia. Zikode was arrested on September 29th 1995. He was sentenced on January 7th 1997 to 140 years in prison. Zikode was arrested in July of 1995 for attempted murder. While on bail he committed at least five more offenses-including one murder, one rape and two attempted murders. Zikode was re-arreasted on September 29th 1995.
Serial Killer Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode (aka) Donnybrook Serial Killer, was active for 2 years between 1994-1995, known to have ( 18 confirmed / 18 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: South Africa
Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode a male citizen of South Africa.
Prior to his spree he had killed, commited crimes, and served time in jail.
In 1994 Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to commit acts of necrophilia, rape, and murder his victims. Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode used a weapon and was in possession of a firearm during his crimes. He was known to kill at the home of the victim.
He was arrested on September 29th 1995, convicted on January 7th 1997, sentenced to prison term of 140 years at KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He was convicted on charges of murder, indecent assault and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
Necrophilia, also called thanatophilia, is a sexual attraction or sexual act involving corpses. Serial Killer Necrophiliacs have been known to have sex with the body of their victim(s).
General Information | |
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Name: | Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode |
Nickname: | Donnybrook Serial Killer |
Victims: | 18 - 18 |
Years Active: | 1994 - 1995 |
Active Countries: | South Africa |
Convicted Of: | murder, indecent assault |
Characteristics | |
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Gender: | Male |
Citizenship: | South Africa |
Sexual Preference: | N/A |
Marital Status: | N/A |
Children: | N/A |
Living With: | N/A |
Occupation: | serial killer |
Childhood Information | |
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D.O.B.: | N/A |
Given Name: | Christopher |
Birth Location: | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Birth Order: | N/A |
Siblings: | N/A |
Raised By: | N/A |
Birth Category: | N/A |
Mother: | N/A |
Father: | N/A |
Cognitive Ability | |
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IQ: | N/A |
Highest School: | N/A |
Highest Degree: |
Incarceration | |
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Arrested: | Sep 29, 1995 |
Convicted: | Jan 7, 1997 |
Sentence: | prison term of 140 years |
Prison Location: | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Executed: | N/A |
Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
Previous Jail: | TRUE |
Previous Prison: | FALSE |
Death Information | |
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Death Date: | N/A |
Cause of Death: | N/A |
Death Location: | N/A |
Killed In Prison: | N/A |
Suicide: | N/A |
The 4 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
Date | Event Description |
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1994 | Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode started his serial killing spree. #1994 |
1995 | Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode ended his serial killing spree. #1995 |
Sep 29 1995 | Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode arrested. #19950929 |
Jan 07 1997 | Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode was convictedand sentenced to prison term of 140 years at KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. #19970107 |
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode (1994-1995).
11 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
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Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
previous killed | TRUE | 208 | ||
kill at victims home | TRUE | 323 | ||
used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
used gun | TRUE | 451 | ||
rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
sex with body | TRUE | 430 | ||
previous prision | FALSE | 336 | ||
ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
drank blood | FALSE | 442 |
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Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode is a South African rapist and serial killer who was convicted in 1995 on eight counts of murder, 5 counts of rape, 5 counts of attempted murder and 2 counts of indecent assault. Zikode is, however, considered responsible for at least 18 murders and 11 attempted murders.
Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database