Outopsie, Episode 5

In 2007, seven-year-old Sheldean Human disappeared without a trace after she and a friend went to play in a small park. The police immediately turned their attention to a 26-year-old man who was last seen with her.

Every year, South Africa sees a significant number of horrific accidents on our roads. Whether it involves cars or motorcycles or bicycles and pedestrians, everyone is a potential victim of road accidents.

Sometimes, a single drop of blood is enough to land a defendant behind bars. A man who stabbed his girlfriend more than fifty times learns the hard way that blood always tells a story.

According to a 2018 study, South Africa is among the top 10 substance abusers in the world. In this episode, Hestelle examines various types of illegal as well as prescribed drugs and how they lead to deaths.

Jose da Silva appeared to be an ordinary man, but after he lured an interior decorator to his home and murdered her, Professor Gérard Labuschagne suspects that he is dealing with a potential serial killer.

In 1998, four decapitated bodies were found in Delmas and Sundra. The police initially don't find many clues, but with a bit of luck and a few cigarette butts, two men are apprehended for the murders.

Tall buildings can pose various dangers. Hestelle examines incidents where people fall, jump, or are trampled at buildings. There is even an incident where a woman dies after a house cat goes out of control.

An engaged couple is accused of causing their child's death after she dies in their arms. Following the autopsy, Dr Van Staden concludes that there is much more to the story.

Hestelle examines two cases where unusual murder weapons were used. In one, a man beats his girlfriend to death with a fire hose nozzle. In the other, he kills his girlfriend with a hard plastic pipe because she took a sip of his beer.

When two bodies are found at a scene and it appears that no one else was involved, it can be difficult to determine what happened. Hestelle investigates the autopsies to find out more.

Loretta Cook's greatest desire was to have a baby. However, she struggles to get pregnant and decides that she will do anything to have a baby, even if it means committing murder to do so.

Zama Zamas are known in South African mining, and their competing Zama Zama factions are notorious for shootouts with the police. Rockfalls, toxic gases, and fires have also led to hundreds of deaths.

South Africa is a sports nation, but certain sports can lead to serious injuries and even deaths. Hestelle examines fatalities in sports such as boxing, rugby, and the Comrades Marathon.