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"Killer Stories" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

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Author and podcaster Nicole Engelbrecht says South Africa has a surprisingly strong track record when it comes to catching serial killers.

Her latest book, co-authored with Dr. Brin Hodgskiss, is called "Killer Stories: Conversations with South African Serial Killers" and it will be featured at this month’s Kingsmead Book Fair.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with her to find out more...
14 May 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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