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The six men, of which three turned State witness, accused of Betty Ketani's murder. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

Betty ketani bones sent to bosnia

Justice for Betty Ketani's family

By Alex Eliseev

Today, three men were convicted of killing the mother-of-three almost 17 years ago.

  • FILE: Betty Ketani, left, and Conway Brown who has confessed to playing a role in her 1999 murder. Picture: File

    Judgment underway in the Betty Ketani murder trial

    The verdict is expected to be handed down over the next three days, 17 years after the murder.

    2285 days ago
  • State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold case: Investigating officer in the firing line

    Attacks on credibility & questions about his past greeted Captain Gerhard van Wyk on his return to court.

    2690 days ago
  • FILE: State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Ketani case: Laughton accused of impersonating army officer

    On Facebook, Laughton was seen wearing a military uniform belonging to a lieutenant, not a private.

    2738 days ago
  • Three men are currently on trial for the kidnap and murder of Betty Ketani in 1999. Picture: EWN.

    Cold case takes unexpected turn

    Prosecutors have called a psychiatrist to testify about a suicide attempt mentioned in the confession.

    2745 days ago
  • FILE:The Betty Ketani murder trial is underway in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court.  Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Cold case: Ketani's daughters to testify

    Betty Ketani's daughters, Lusanda & Bulelwa, are expected to testify this week.

    2754 days ago
  • FILE: Three men are on trial for Betty Ketani's murder. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold case: Retired policeman, nurse testify

    Both took the court back 15 years, testifying about events surrounding Ketani’s disappearance in May 1999.

    2759 days ago
  • Screenshot of state pathologist Professor Gert Saayman during the Oscar Pistorius trial.

    Cold case: Renowned forensic pathologist to testify

    It remains to be seen what Gert Saayman will testify about as Betty Ketani’s body was never found.

    2759 days ago
  • Betty Ketani. Picture: Supplied

    Cold case: Court dismisses unfair trial claims

    A court application was brought by the defence and raised concerns about a ‘trial by ambush’.

    2771 days ago
  • The Betty Ketani murder trial is underway in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Betty Ketani murder case is 'a difficult one'

    Judgment is expected this morning, in the latest legal clash between the defence and prosecutors.

    2771 days ago
  • Three men are on trial for the murder of Betty Ketani in 1999. Picture: EWN.

    Ketani confession 'well written, meticulous'

    Dirk Reinecke is the sixth witness to identify the signatures and handwriting as Carrington Laughton's.

    2778 days ago
  • FILE: Of the six men arrested for the Betty Ketani murder, three turned state witness. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Ketani confession letter takes centre stage

    The confession was found 12 years after Ketani vanished without a trace.

    2779 days ago
  • FILE: Carrington Laughton and two policemen brothers, Carel and David Ranger, stand accused of killing Betty Ketani 15 years ago. Picture: EWN.

    Ketani accused deny state witness's claims

    Andre Coetzer has been accused of saying whatever the police want him to.

    2780 days ago
  • File: Forensic experts excavate Betty Ketani's grave. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold case: State witness under fire

    Andre Coetzer was summoned as the first section 204 witness who is testifying in exchange for immunity.

    2781 days ago
  • The Betty Ketani murder trial is due to resume this morning after a lengthy break. Picture: EWN.

    Ketani trial to resume

    The so-callled 'cold case' has heard chilling evidence about how Betty Ketani was kidnapped and killed.

    2782 days ago
  • Forensic experts excavate Betty Ketani's grave. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Defence continues attack in 'Cold case'

    DNA swabs taken during the murder investigation came under the spotlight.

    2898 days ago
  • Three men are currently on trial for the kidnap and murder of Betty Ketani in 1999. Picture: EWN.

    Cold case: Police defend standard of labs

    The head of the police's Victim Identification Centre concluded her evidence today.

    2899 days ago
  • Forensic experts excavate Betty Ketani's grave. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold case: Witness gives haunting evidence

    Paul Toft-Nielsen testified about throwing Betty Ketani's decomposed body in a river.

    2912 days ago
  • The defence in the Betty Ketani murder trial case has attacked the way police handled key crime scenes. Picture: EWN.

    Cold case: Crime scene specialists questioned

    The defence has attacked the way key crime scenes were handled by police.

    2913 days ago
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