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Body Of Evidence: Stories from behind the Pathologist's knife with guest Dr Hestelle van Staden artwork

Body Of Evidence: Stories from behind the Pathologist's knife with guest Dr Hestelle van Staden

Profiler: True Crime Africa
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Forensic pathologists uncover the final truths that the dead leave behind. Their work tells the untold stories of crime, tragedy, and justice—one autopsy at a time. In this episode of Profiler Africa, we sit down with Dr. Hestelle van Staden, a forensic pathologist dedicated to deciphering the secrets held within the human body. From high-profile murder cases to overlooked tragedies, she reveals the reality of unnatural death in South Africa and the vital role forensic pathology plays in the pursuit of truth. Dr. van Staden is the author of Outopsie: Bloed Vertaal ’n Storie and features in the TV series Outopsie, bringing her knowledge to the public in a powerful way. 📢 Support the Show: • Join our Patreon: patreon.com/profilerafrica for exclusive content. • Follow & Subscribe: Stay updated on new episodes. • Leave a Review: Help us bring more South African true crime and forensic science stories to the world. 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube! Visit Profiler Africa on YouTube and subscribe for expert insights into forensic science and true crime investigations. #TrueCrime #ProfilerAfrica #ForensicPathology #SouthAfricanTrueCrime #HestelleVanStaden #BodyOfEvidence #Autopsy #CrimeInvestigation

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