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Episode 75 - The Murder of Poppie van der Merwe artwork

Episode 75 - The Murder of Poppie van der Merwe

True Crime South Africa
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On the 25th of October 2017, a paramedic spotted a man running toward him in the parking lot of Brits Provincial Hospital. In his arms was the limp body of a young girl. Her name was Poppie van der Merwe and how she came to be deceased in her stepfather's arms was a story beyond comprehension. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) Visit our website for Show notes, photos and more at https://truecrimesouthafrica.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest @truecrimesouthafrica & Twitter @TCSApod Support the show on Patreon · Support the show on PayPal · Twitter · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook · Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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