Cold Case Confession: Unravelling the Betty Ketani Murder

A chilling confession, hidden for over a decade, reignites a harrowing cold case in this gripping true crime tale.

The chance discovery of a letter on 31 March 2012 reawakens a case long considered to have run cold – the kidnapping and murder of Betty Ketani, a mother of three who vanished while working at one of Johannesburg's most popular restaurants. As the investigation spans five countries and enlists the help of a world-renowned DNA laboratory, shocking truths emerge about those implicated in the crime.

Written by the reporter who broke the story, Alex Eliseev, Cold Case Confession delves deep into the murder mystery, sharing exclusive material gathered over four years of tireless investigation. With a narrative that reads like a Hollywood movie script, this true crime masterpiece unravels the perplexing question: who wanted Betty Ketani dead, and why?

'This case is like an Agatha Christie whodunit: abduction, murder and a confession.' – Carte Blanche

'Wonderful, evocative and vivid writing. Eliseev is a very exciting new talent.' – Peter James

'This book has become a South African classic.' – Jenny Crwys Williams

© 2017 Pan Macmillan South Africa (Ebook): 9781770105553

Release date

Ebook: 1 May 2017