Catch Me A Killer: Official Companion Podcast Brought to you by Showmax (Episode 8 & 9)

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In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 8 & 9) we look at the crimes of Sipho Twala also known as the Phoenix Strangler.

26 May 2024 English South Africa True Crime · Society & Culture

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