Thabo Bester

Thabo Bester is a South African criminal who gained international attention for both his violent crimes and his dramatic prison escape. Convicted of murder and rape, Bester became known as the “Facebook Killer” for luring victims through social media platforms. In 2022, he faked his own death and escaped from prison, sparking a massive manhunt. He was later recaptured in 2023, with the case exposing serious failures within the prison system and drawing widespread public outrage.