Outopsie

Outopsie

Senior forensic pathologist, Dr Hestelle van Staden, reveals what really happens behind the theatre door. She discusses captivating cases where forensic pathology played a central role.
Willie Meyer, Bianca Meyer, Willem Meyer

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Episode 1
S1 E1 • 23m • HD1616

In June 2016, the body of the three-year-old Daniel was found in his home with 60% burns covering his body. After further investigation, Daniel's mother and her boyfriend were found guilty of child abuse and murder.

Episode 2
S1 E2 • 23m • HD1616

On 19 October 2007, the well-known South African reggae star Lucky Dube was fatally shot in a failed vehicle hijacking. Thanks to skilful investigation, three suspects were arrested soon after the murder.

Episode 3
S1 E3 • 23m • HD1616

A woman is caught after she hires a hitman to murder her husband. This was, however, not the first time she tried to murder him. A month before she tried to poison him with Aldicarb.

Episode 4
S1 E4 • 23m • HD1616

On 2 May 2018, the filmmaker Carlos Carvalho was attacked by a giraffe. He was busy filming the giraffe when the animal planted its legs apart and swung its head in Carlos's direction with tragic consequences.

Episode 5
S1 E5 • 23m • HD1616

Over a period of one year, five bodies are found in Moffat Park, in the south of Johannesburg. All the victims were tied, strangled and buried in shallow graves about 500 metres apart.

Episode 6
S1 E6 • 23m • HD1616

The body of the well-known journalist and writer Heidi Holland is found at her home in Melville. Although there were signs of suicide, it is speculated that there could be more to the story.

Episode 7
S1 E7 • 23m • HD1616

In 2007, Mzwandile Twala was given a life sentence for the murder of former police member Hendrik Kotze. He was found guilty of 20 other charges ranging from murder, attempted murder, robbery and assault to attempted rape.

Episode 8
S1 E8 • 23m • HD1616

Sue Church was one of two bikers who lost consciousness in a shower at a resort in Lesotho. When the paramedics reached her, she was already dead.

Episode 9
S1 E9 • 23m • HD1616

Anisha van Niekerk's decomposed body was found in a field near Bronkhorstspruit a week after she was reported missing. After further investigation, Anisha's stepfather is arrested for the gruesome murder.

Episode 10
S1 E10 • 23m • HD1616

A shoot-off breaks out between a transit robber and the SAPD. After the smoke has settled, it must be determined whether the robber was assassinated or if it is possible to shoot yourself in the head with an R5 attack rifle.

Episode 11
S1 E11 • 23m • HD1616

In June 2021, the bodies of a newly married couple were found in their shower. It is claimed that the couple was electrocuted when the 24-year-old Nabeelah touched a tap in the shower and her husband tried to help her.

Episode 12
S1 E12 • 23m • HD1616

In September 2001, the 21-year-old Fritz Wolmarans was given three life sentences for the murder of his parents. Fritz hired four people to brutally murder his parents, Jacobus and Erna Wolmarans.

Episode 13
S1 E13 • 23m • HD1616

In October 2015, two couples were attacked in Rhodes Park. The men's hands were tied, and they were forced into the dam. The women were raped while their boyfriends fought for their lives in the dark water.

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