Cursed by a Nigerian witch doctor

Case 265: Marea Yann
For Marea Yann, two things mattered most in life - family and community. When the 69-year-old was found violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home, the small Victorian town was left shaken. It seemed impossible that anyone would want to hurt this doting grandmother and dedicated volunteer worker.
But as investigators learned more about Marea’s life, it quickly became clear that Marea had been living in fear of one person in particular.
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Research & writing - Elsha McGill
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[@blackkittens.]

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[@truthylucy7068]

How Pauline could side with the man that killed her mother? Her mother didn't deserve that! Maria was there for Pauline while being threated by her husband. She lost her life helping her daughter! She sides with this man against her own mother! I would give anything to have been gifted with a mother like hers! She cared for others & opened her heart to the less fortunate. Her kindness ultimately cost her her life. You, Pauline stand by the killer. You should be ashamed of yourself!

[@yeetnama9094]

Garbage child. Although its Marias own fault that she condoned and encouraged her daughter to marry a Nigerian man. This is what happens. He never should have been in the country

[@ThugShakers4Christ]

You sound mad that Pauline finally quit acting like a thot

[@glauvie]

My evil son-in-law, who controls my life and is the bane of my and my family’s existence: “I’m going to end myself” Me: “ok”

[@TheRight-handedStranger]

I would have told him, "Good luck! Don't forget to take the correct amount so you can be successful." Obviously, they didn't plan to do that; narcissists like to cause pain to people who think they care for them.

[@oderstein9368]

And she still meets him and lets him drive her around? The f is wrong with that woman?

[@bostonsandatot4948]

The family put up with so much drama and dangerous behavior from James. The fighting between the couple, the death threats, the assisting him when he claimed that he was going to off himself etc. At some point you have to stop playing along and say NO.

[@janikesina7813]

That point is before dating a ******

[@fearlounge]

The most underrated channel on KZbin.

[@bekkismith5643]

Maybe on KZbin but on podcasts this has been doing well for years

[@klientproby]

When James was trying to hang himself, they should have let him do it. What a terrible, vile man!!! Marea was too kind. Rip Marea.

[@SassySlater]

Usually when an abuser threatens suicide it also means they have contemplated taking your life too!

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[@stevebond7387]

Amen to that!!❤️☮️

[@martinwarner1178]

Who else could it be ? The judge has to judge how he did, because you know what of. NEVER let your family have anything to do with these types. Peace and goodwill.

[@thecatatemyhomework]

I usually don't know Australian cases but this one was on a KZbin channel a few months ago. Still going to listen to it because Casefile always has some information that has not been revealed before. The bottom line of this story is don't marry someone who believes in witch doctors.

[@chesspiece81]

It is an early Saturday morning and it's Casefile time!!

[@daviesnicholas3811]

This episode and most especially the immediate follow-up “Mark Van Dongen” comprise a romping return to form for the Casefile team. After an exhaustingly frustrating five or so episodes, these two entries are exquisite.

[@HaramXL]

i have 2 or 3 Casefile episodes to catch up on and it's the best feeling

[@TheRight-handedStranger]

I am glad Australia canceled the double jeopardy in case more evidence was to be discovered and in case the jury was biased toward a celebrity or just got it wrong. In the US, an accused who was found not guilty of a crime can later taunt the victims' families and even confess to the murder, and law enforcement can't do anything about it.

[@rhondamcewananderson3968]

Wow, what a case! I never miss Casefile ❤️

[@mariawestman9026]

This story hit me hard. In many different ways. The mother who raised her 3 children after her man died - a big heart redy to help others for free ….. Food and clothing I’m so happy and grateful to hear that people like her still exist ❤ Sadly I didn’t understand the whole story. I’m a newbie lot to learn ! I’m 70 year old Swedish woman. Can someone please explain to me if the murder get free ? Or misunderstood it all ? Did her daughter divorce and then remarried another man ?? 🤷‍♀️ It is VERY HARD for me to understand it all . Deep in my ❤ I think of her as a “Mother Theresa” . 🙏❤️🙏🌟🌟🌟🙏

[@bananewoman]

The prime suspect win is trial and set free. The daughter is in a new relationship. But she still claim her ex is innocent

[@blazefairchild465]

This Unamatu sounds like a hateful person, one of those husbands who says if you leave me ,I will destroy your family one by one over many years when you least expect. Pauline sounds like she should have listened to her mother. He was 52 worrying about money and they had no children to leave it too.

[@user-sf8mu4pl2j]

Poetic justice may come his way.

[@anneloving8405]

I doubt it unfortunately...he has a lot of cards to play.....poor man🙄

[@linziwade2529]

Up in the middle of the night cause my kiddo is teething 🥺 but sooooo happy i get my casefile fix now!

[@charatertravels]

I hope they are doing well

[@themorgan1111]

yay casefile case!!!!...been waiting all morning xxx

[@xaviersmith5154]

One of the most infuriating episodes I've heard yet.

[@romystumpy1197]

Most definitely,I was hoping they'd get him

[@danrobinson572]

Great 👍 story Casefile!!!

[@elizethompson8627]

South Africa 🇿🇦 first here and rugby tonight

[@siennaskyy0539]

Great to know that Pauline defended her nutjob ex , after all that he put her and her mother through. I'm sure that Marea is not at peace knowing that her daughter is choosing a deranged sicko over her loving mother.

[@mittensthecat2582]

Pauline wouldn't want the guilt that it was the person Pauline chose as a partner that led to her mums demise. I cant understand how exactly he got away with it .

[@juliamcwilliam]

1030pm in Australia. Perfect bedtime story

[@danrobinson572]

Good night 💤

[@Gospel_weekly]

I do the same Sydney me

[@Maligroot]

Thanks Matey 👍

[@maelstrom3002]

Just goes to show, never shack up with those people

[@martinwarner1178]

Always a failed enterprise.

[@janikesina7813]

true

[@huntlife]

One of those sad and depressing cases. I believe the son in law murdered her. The witch dr threat was not deemed important enough.

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This is my first Casefile and the comments have me subscribing 😊

[@HaramXL]

You're in for such a treat

[@Gospel_weekly]

I knew from first sentence this will be good

[@MR-pv7qg]

CF podcasts are always perfect!

[@lindc1070]

She went too far trying to help this man who was no good for her daughter. These cross cultural marriages can be high risk due to differences in values

[@SassySlater]

That’s victim blaming. Literally!

[@lindc1070]

@@SassySlater sometimes victims make bad choices or mistakes we can learn not to follow. It is ok to point that out or would you prefer to take the same unwise risks?

[@TerryWhisk]

@@SassySlaterI forgot that nobody can be held responsible for their own choices sorry!!!

[@danrobinson572]

First from America 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 😊

[@rkh7904]

Another case where the judge decides what is admissable.....justice is so lacking.

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Awesome. My 1st video on case files. Very interesting story. Love the way you deliver the stories, you keep my attention. Thank you.

[@Vexarax]

They have soooooooo many good ones!! Are you going to listen to some of their older ones?? They even have some series (like multiple eps for one event) - you’re fortunate to have just found them so you have so many new eps to discover :D

[@kat.k1920]

​@@Vexaraxawesome, thank you. I've been binge watching 😅😅😅

[@heathergoddard4333]

22 mins in...Maria is on the phone to her friend and scared as she can hear shuffling outside...why any friend would suggest she went outside to investigate is beyond me!!!! Call the police!

[@jospiese7864]

Wishing you the best

[@jotun.616]

Back when the money order scam was still a thing. I middle manned a few for a nigerian operation. Til they sent me one big enough that was worth keeping all for myself lol! They did all that threatening bullshit to me too. Unless that curse was for hemorrhoids i still havent seen the results.

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jotun.616]

Ya know what couldve prevented all this? Not depending on the government to keep your home safe.

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

When seconds matter the police are only minutes away.

[@ZenAsHeLL]

Tbf, the evidence was all circumstantial and weak. I believe James killed her because James is clearly psycho. But if we had to convict someone of murder on these kinds of flimsy proofs, it'd be a grave miscarriage of justice. The Australian police is an absolute disgrace.

[@Flanneryschickens]

feels like the jury dropped the ball on this one

[@rashone2879]

Nigerian “culture” might seem exciting to westerners, but Nigerians operate from a very, very different “morality.” Too many westerners are naive about this. James was an absolute dangerous nightmare and Maria and her daughter should have abandoned the situation long before they finally woke up from their ridiculous continuing involvement with a psychopath. It’s nice to be a caring, helpful person…don’t be stupid, though.

[@anneloving8405]

That's our "white guilt"that has been pushed on us for 50 years ..personally I don't have it towards Africans because Australia didn't have African slave trade ...Sorry but I won't feel guilty for something that I haven't done🤷

[@owinlaa]

@@anneloving8405it’s not guilt, it’s called empathy. All normal people have it xx

[@janikesina7813]

​@@owinlaayou lack empathy for wypipo so none for you

[@rekacolour]

There's a special place in Hell for the Paulines of this world.

[@wendyescalera666]

Dont know how Pauline stood by her ex.

[@user-yk9sz9mh1t]

Paid the toll

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

Hopping in bed with someone from a strange land and different culture can have consequences for everyone in your circle, fact's are just facts.

[@bootsielovesjesus7097]

Being a resident in USA, I'd never heard about Maria❤ This case may currently be labeled "unsolved" but I know in my soul IT IS NOT UNSOLVABLE! My prayers go out to Maria's family & law enforcement 🙏The TRUTH always comes to light! I believe every word of the Holy Bible and can assure you that the Lord KNOWS EXACTLY who took Maria's life. His judgment & anger toward evildoers NEVER STOPS! And there is a final judgment coming when the killer(s), and anyone else complicit or holding back pertinent information will stand face to face with Almighty God and be judged. It will be such a shame if there is no forgiveness & repentance before the Final Judgment of Christ. Family, be strong & hold on to hope! I can only imagine how unbearable this has been😢just know that even when you hurt & feel immense grief, God hasn't forsaken you. Even in tragedy & great sorrow, God still has a purpose no matter how bleak things look in our eyes🙏I know this to be TRUE in my own life. I can say 100% that you have more power working for you than against you! May God bless the memory of your sweet Mum❤The words of her kindness & sweet character TRULY touched my heart❣

[@buk390]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is why you don’t mix cultures from a culture like this. And before you come at me, I’m Muslim and know what I’m talking about.

[@jennklein1917]

So sad😢

[@davidmayhew8083]

Your shows are well done but there's one little thing. It's almost impossible to read the red type on your post page. A lighter red or purple would be better.

[@grrman]

These are always a bit gut wrenching, but god they are a curious to listen to.

[@darrenbaker6019]

Not all cultures are created equal.

[@robert2695]

You marry a Nigerian what do you expect 😂😂

[@RED-cy7ig]

The problem with hitch hiking is you only need to be wrong once. She may never have had a problem before. This poor family has had to deal with her missing for over 3 decades. At least now they she did not abandon them.

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

We already know who.murdered Maria. It's just that the murderer got lucky and slipped through the cracks.

[@imacarrot6570]

So if I say a person assaulted me with a knife that is hearsay. OK. Sure

[@heshhochhesh]

Aussie Aussie Aussie

[@heshhochhesh]

​@owinlaa I was referencing that the narrator Is a fellow Australian

[@chloeh8388]

FIRE

[@jotun.616]

Case closed?! Thats the fucked up part! If he got a not guilty they had 19 other candidates to investigate right?!

[@fredshred5194]

Another multi culture diversity success story.

[@owinlaa]

“Oh BROTHER this guy STINKS”

[@buk390]

Exactly. Some cultures just cannot, should not, mix.

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Marea completely set her daughter up for this madness with her God complex and sense of ego inflation. Boy have i seen it so many times. It bloody writes itself

[@davidmayhew8083]

It disgusts me to hear about this "witch doctor". They use to call Africa "the savage continent". Apparently it still is.

[@imacarrot6570]

Diversity is our strength .. :^)

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@anthonychristian4807]

Toll paid

[@marseycat1821]

By the wrong person though. Meanwhile Pauline the rat has a new man while still defending her ex 😂

[@Eirinen_E34]

Voodoo is Haitian, not Nigerian.

[@janikesina7813]

Doodoo who cares

[@jen8063]

No it's not

[@Eirinen_E34]

@jen8063 Yes it is

[@jotun.616]

Even if he did threaten her, beat his wife, had other ppl threaten her, blah blah blah, thats NOT evidence.