Elifasi Msomi
Tokoloshe Killer, The Axe Killer
Active for 7 years
(1950-1956) in South Africa
15
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
15
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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Elifasi Msomi a South African serial killer who killed his victims with an axe or a knife in the 1950s; Msomi was sentenced to death by hanging at Pretoria Central Prison, which was carried on in 1956.
Elifasi Msomi Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Elifasi Msomi (aka) Tokoloshe Killer, The Axe Killer, was active for 7 years between 1950-1956, known to have ( 15 confirmed / 15 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: South Africa
Elifasi Msomi a male citizen of South Africa.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1950 Elifasi Msomi started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. He would keep parts of the victims body after the crime.
Elifasi Msomi died on February 10th 1956, cause of death: capital punishment, executed by hanging at Pretoria Central Prison in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Profile Completeness: 55%
serial killers by profile completenessElifasi Msomi has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 6 years ago.
Elifasi Msomi a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
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.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
Elifasi Msomi
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2018-10-17 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Elifasi Msomi |
| Nickname: | Tokoloshe Killer, The Axe Killer |
| Victims: | 15 - 15 |
| Years Active: | 1950 - 1956 |
| Active Countries: | South Africa |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | - 1956 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | N/A |
| Birth Location: | South Africa, republic in Southern Africa |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | N/A |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | N/A |
| Convicted: | N/A |
| Sentence: | death by hanging |
| Prison Location: | Pretoria Central Prison in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Executed: | Feb 10, 1956 |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Feb 10, 1956 |
| Manner of Death: | capital punishment |
| Cause of Death: | executed by hanging |
| Death Location: | Pretoria Central Prison in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
3 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Elifasi Msomi
The 3 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Elifasi Msomi. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 1950 | Elifasi Msomi started his serial killing spree. #1950 |
| 1956 | Elifasi Msomi ended his serial killing spree. #1956 |
| Feb 10 1956 | Elifasi Msomiwas executed.cause of death:capital punishment,executed by hangingat Pretoria Central Prison in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. #19560210 |
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The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Elifasi Msomi (1950-1956).
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| 21 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| mutilated | TRUE | 447 | ||
| totem body part | TRUE | 365 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| used weapon | FALSE | 453 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| strangle | FALSE | 443 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Elifasi Msomi
Harold Schechter
The Serial Killer Files
Brad Steiger
The Werewolf Book
Brad Steiger
The Werewolf Book
Brad Steiger
Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures f...
Brad Steiger
Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures f...
Brian Lane
Forces from Beyond
Joshua A. Perper
When Doctors Kill
Micki Pistorius
Strangers On The Street - Serial homicide in...
8 Books that mention Serial Killer
Elifasi Msomi
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0345472004 | The Serial Killer Files | Harold Schechter | 20 Total Including Anatoly Onoprienko | 20 |
| 157859376x | The Werewolf Book | Brad Steiger | 3 Total Including Michael Lupo | 3 |
| 1578593670 | The Werewolf Book | Brad Steiger | Elifasi Msomi | 1 |
| 1578592860 | Real Vampires, Night Stal... | Brad Steiger | Elifasi Msomi | 2 |
| 1578592755 | Real Vampires, Night Stal... | Brad Steiger | Elifasi Msomi | 2 |
| 0380785544 | Forces from Beyond | Brian Lane | Elifasi Msomi | 1 |
| 1441913696 | When Doctors Kill | Joshua A. Perper | Elifasi Msomi | 2 |
| 0143527177 | Strangers On The Street -... | Micki Pistorius | 5 Total Including Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode | 5 |
Elifasi Msomi a.k.a. The Axe Killer was a South African serial killer who was convicted in 1955 of 15 murders and sentenced to death by hanging. His victims all came from the Umkomaas and Umzimkulu valleys of KwaZulu-Natal.
External References
- Elifasi Msomi on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 26, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Elifasi MSOMI on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 26, 2018.
- Q3722967 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 17, 2018.
Internal References
Elifasi Msomi is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #9 of 20[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers active in South Africa
- #54 of 307[ Page 4 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #97 of 651[ Page 7 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #238 of 651[ Page 16 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #414 of 651[ Page 28 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #429 of 651[ Page 29 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
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- Serial Killers Statistics, charts Elifasi Msomi is included in: Active Serial Killers by Country, Serial Killers By Gender, Mannor of Death, Active Serial Killers by Year and Statistical Boolean Questions.
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