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

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Cold case: Laughton & co-accused challenge state evidence

By Alex Eliseev

In the application, which is over 40 pages, Laughton’s lawyers accuse the state of failing to prove its case.

  • 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.

    2687 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 returns to stand

    Defence advocate Laurence Hodes questioned every aspect of the investigation.

    2688 days ago
  • FILE: State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold case: Investigating officer booked off until Jan

    The court heard Captain Gerhard van Wyk can’t continue giving evidence this year because of stress.

    2721 days ago
  • FILE: State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: EWN.

    Ketani murder case investigating officer hospitalised

    Captain Gerhard van Wyk is the state's final witness and has already spent five days on the stand.

    2722 days ago
  • State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN

    'Betty Ketani was the face of Cranks restaurant'

    The court heard that Betty Ketani was respected and well-looked after by the owner of Cranks restaurant.

    2727 days ago
  • State witness and investigating officer in the Betty Ketani murder trial, captain Gerhard van Wyk. Picture: Alex Eliseev/EWN.

    Cold Case: Detective denies preferential treatment claims

    The defence accused Gerhard Van Wyk of double standards when dealing with suspects.

    2728 days ago
  • FILE: The Betty Ketani murder trial is underway in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Cold case: Detective to continue testifying

    Captain Gerhard Van Wyk can expect to spend the rest of the week being questioned.

    2728 days ago
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