South Africa: Anele Tembe Could 'Climb Over Balcony' Despite Cocaine and Alcohol Toxicology Evidence, Inquiry Hears
Toxicology results presented at Anele Tembe's inquest revealed that she had alcohol, cocaine, and prescription medication in her system at the time of her death. Despite those findings, evidence heard at the inquiry suggested she would still have been physically capable of climbing over the balcony railing on the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town.
The inquest continues to examine the circumstances surrounding her fall from that balcony. The toxicology detail adds a complicated layer to proceedings, raising questions about what exactly happened in those final moments and how her physical state is being interpreted by those presenting evidence.
For many who have followed this case closely, the inquiry feels like it is only beginning to scratch the surface of what that night looked like. The full picture is still coming into focus.
Originally published by AllAfrica.