Melinda Ferguson, the author behind the recently released book “When Love Kills,” is sparking renewed conversation about the tragic deaths of South African celebrities Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Anele Tembe. Ferguson’s book delves into the couple’s relationship, which she describes as a “whirlwind of toxic obsession, alleged substance abuse and violence” in a recent interview on Podcast and Chill.

Most notably, Ferguson casts doubt on the official narrative of Tembe’s death by suicide. She finds it particularly suspicious that AKA did not check on her fiancée after her fall. “When you love someone, don’t you want to go check?” Ferguson questioned during the interview. This detail, along with the book’s portrayal of their relationship, has led Ferguson to express her disbelief in the suicide claims.

“When Love Kills” has been met with controversy, with some criticizing Ferguson’s motives and the timing of the book’s release following AKA’s own assassination earlier this year. However, Ferguson defends her work as an attempt to understand the complexities of their relationship and the tragic outcome. She highlights her personal connection to the story, stating, “Their story spoke to me. It broke my heart.”