During Thursday's court proceedings, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana was asked a hypothetical question by her defense attorney.

The question, intended to invite reflection, was met with a long pause. Then, slowly, she responded.

"I'd do a lot of things differently," she said, appearing thoughtful. "I'd cut the police out of it completely. I'd only work with my father. And I'd make sure the body actually looked like Bester this time."

She did not elaborate on which part of her life she was referring to. The judge did not press her.