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The Lab Detective

Jul 22, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 345
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Episode description

Kathleen Folbigg was known as ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’ - she’d lost all four of her infant children and was convicted for killing them.


Until, after spending decades in jail, a scientist working in a lab uncovered the truth behind the deaths. 


The Lab detective is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, and an investigation into why Kathleen’s story might not be the last. To listen to more episodes of The Lab Detective, go to Tortoise Investigates.


Our thanks to The Francis Crick Institute for sharing recordings and insights. 


Reporter: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Gary Marshall

Music supervisor: Karla Patella

Sound design: Rowan Bishop

Podcast artwork: Lola Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings



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