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Crimes Uncovered

Season 1
Crimes Uncovered takes a closer look at shocking crimes that have gripped the nation - every crime different, every case unique. Intensely emotional and gives you firsthand insight into how crime can traumatise people. With the help of experts, witnesses, dramatic re-enactments as well as interviews with those who knew the victims and were involved in the cases.
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  1. S1 E1 - When Two World's Collide: The Brett Goldin & Richard Bloom Story

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    September 30, 2012
    44min
    16+
    Crimes Uncovered retells one of South Africa's most publicised and painful murder cases, the tragic story of the brutal and senseless murder of actor Brett Goldin and aspiring designer Richard Bloom.
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  2. S1 E2 - A Family's Nightmare Begins: The Leigh Matthews Story Part 1

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    September 30, 2012
    42min
    16+
    On the eve of her 21st birthday, Leigh Matthews is kidnapped from her college campus and held for ransom by an unknown assailant. After an excruciating two-week wait, her lifeless body is found dumped in an open field.
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  3. S1 E3 - A Web of Lies: The Leigh Matthews Story Part 2

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    September 30, 2012
    43min
    16+
    The heart-rending story of the kidnapping and murder of Leigh Matthews continues. Crimes Uncovered delves deeper into the psyche of the assailant, his greed and subsequent capture.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Ultimate Betrayal: The Taliep Petersen Story

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    September 30, 2012
    44min
    16+
    The terrible tale of the murder of successful musical theatre Legend Taliep Petersen. A mere house robbery on the surface turns out to be a treacherous betrayal at the hands of a supposed loved one.
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  5. S1 E5 - Sordid Lies: The Cezanne Visser Story

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    September 30, 2012
    44min
    16+
    In an enthralling tale that spans two continents Crimes Uncovered follows the story of Cezanne Visser, her partner Dirk Prinsloo and how they callously broke the law and left a trail of broken lives in their wake.
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  6. S1 E6 - Taken: The Sheldean Human Story

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    September 30, 2012
    42min
    16+
    Seven year-old Sheldean Human disappeared without a trace from her neighbourhood park, leading her community into a frenzied search for her. The truth when uncovered sends shock waves throughout the country.
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  7. S1 E7 - Too Young to Die: The Jordan- Leigh Norton Story

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    September 30, 2012
    44min
    16+
    Six-month-old Jordan Leigh Norton is fatally wounded during a supposed house burglary, it is then uncovered that baby Jordan was a victim caught in the fatal cross-fire of a violent love triangle.
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  8. S1 E8 - Flesh and Blood: The Riaz Kadwa Story

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    September 30, 2012
    43min
    16+
    Shot to death in their home, renowned doctor Anwar Kadwa and his wife Munirah's deaths leave a multitude of questions, who was responsible and what was their motive? A web of deceit is revealed.
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  9. S1 E9 - Lost Innocence: The Fanwell Khumalo Story

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    September 30, 2012
    42min
    16+
    Fanwell Khumalo, a celebrated chef, led a double life. Crimes Uncovered follows the treacherous story of a man who wore many masks and one that finally earned him the title of one of South Africa's worst serial rapists.
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  10. S1 E10 - Time of Terror: Sugar Cane Serial Killer Part 1

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    September 30, 2012
    43min
    16+
    The discovery of two dead bodies dumped in a sugar cane field in a quiet town reveals the possibility of a serial killer. As the body count begins to pile up, the South African Police force is in a race against time,
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  11. S1 E11 - Sweet Justice: Sugar Cane Serial Killer Part 2

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    September 30, 2012
    45min
    16+
    The story of the capture of the "Sugar cane killer" continues. Exceptional police work finally saw that this sadistic serial killer had his day in court and paid for his gruesome crimes.
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  12. S1 E12 - The Ultimate Sin: The Father Lionel Sham Story

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    September 29, 2012
    42min
    16+
    Father Lionel Sham man known for his kindness and compassion was a much-loved priest in the community of Mohlakeng. Crimes Uncovered follows the story of the heartless and brutal murder of this man of God.
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  13. S1 E13 - Lucky Dube

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    September 29, 2012
    43min
    16+
    One of South African most-loved reggae artists, Lucky Dube, was murdered in a botched hijacking. Crimes Uncovered delves deeper into exactly what happened on the night South Africa lost a true icon.
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Directors

Sharon Black

Producers

Clive Morris

Cast

Malcolm Gooding

Studio

Indigenius
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