
South African crime podcaster and author Nicole Engelbrecht has discussed her latest book, 'Bare Bones', in an interview with TimesLIVE. The book examines ten unsolved cases that were previously featured on her popular podcast series, 'True Crime South Africa'. Engelbrecht, described as a renowned figure in South African true crime storytelling, uses the book to revisit these unresolved investigations. The interview focuses on her search for truth surrounding the cases covered in the new release.
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South African crime podcaster and author Nicole Engelbrecht has discussed her latest book, 'Bare Bones', which examines ten unsolved cases previously featured on her popular 'True Crime South Africa' podcast series. According to the Sowetan interview, Engelbrecht describes the work as a search for truth behind the cases that have remained unresolved. The book builds on the podcast's established following, extending its exploration of South African cold cases into print form.
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