The defence in the Reiger Park murder case presented CCTV footage at the Boksburg Magistrate's Court, arguing it shows accused Reagan Cheslin Collis was at home when two police officers and two women were shot dead. According to the defence lawyer, the footage demonstrates that the State's case against Collis is weak. The claim was made during court proceedings in the high-profile murder trial, which has drawn significant public attention in South Africa.
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