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This episode explores the true story behind a 68-hour hostage drama that inspired the movie Dead Man's Wire.

The brand-new release movie Dead Man's Wire hits cinemas across South Africa on 23 January, and it is based on a very real and incredibly bizarre story. In this companion podcast - brought to you by Empire Entertainment - we delve down into the true story behind a 68-hour hostage drama that changed the media, law enforcement and the legal world. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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