Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
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Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
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