Siblings in Crime

The No Longer Missing Baby

Ally Rossell and Blake Murphy Season 1 Episode 6

Welcome back to Siblings in Crime!

In 1997, a newborn baby vanished from a Cape Town hospital, leaving her parents devastated and desperate for answers. For 17 years, Zephany Nurse lived just miles away from her biological family, unaware of the shocking truth about her identity. This podcast tells the incredible true story of a kidnapping, a chance encounter, and a DNA test that unraveled decades of deception.

This story includes the grieving parents who never gave up hope and the woman who unknowingly lived a stolen life. We will explore the heartbreak, resilience, and complex emotions of one of South Africa’s most shocking true crime cases.

Join us as we dive into the investigation, the emotional reunions, and the lingering questions that remain. 

Sources:
https://youtu.be/WRNe0dBnAGg?si=85tMORqElgbELL0M
https://www.newsweek.com/i-discovered-high-school-best-friend-was-missing-sister-1726875


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