As one of South Africa’s leading forensic pathologists, Dr Hestelle van Staden has conducted over 7 000 autopsies. She has witnessed the worst of the violence that plagues South Africa, and gives voice to murder victims who can no longer speak for themselves. Van Staden’s court evidence has led to the conviction of numerous criminals. In Blood Has a Voice, she walks us through nine of her most compelling cases. ‘A captivating reading experience’ – Lt Col Mike van Aardt