The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Anni Dewani: Honeymoon Murder and the Corruption at the Heart of South Africa

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In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the haunting story of Anni Dewani’s honeymoon murder — a crime that spiralled into South Africa’s most notorious scandal. From the staged hijacking in Gugulethu to Shrien Dewani’s dramatic trial and acquittal, the case exposed corruption, plea bargains, CCTV footage, and forensic battles that shook a nation. What really happened to Anni Dewani, and why does the truth remain so fiercely disputed?

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

The Honeymoon Murder - Panarama
Murder of Anni Dewani - Wikipedia
Anni: The Honeymoon Murder - TV Mini Series IMDB
Anni Dewani: A Father's Story - by Vinod Hindocha

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  • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
  • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
  • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
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