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Tortoise Investigates

A mother’s conviction for killing her children is challenged by a scientific breakthrough.

Sounds,5 episodes

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The Lab Detective
Introducing... The Lab Detective
A mother’s conviction for killing her children is challenged by a scientific breakthrough.
23 Mar 2026,3 mins
The Lab Detective
1. Three is Murder
Journalist Rachel Sylvester investigates the case of 'Australia's worst serial killer'.
25 Mar 2026,40 mins,
The Lab Detective
2. The Eureka Moment
Is Kathleen Folbigg the victim of a terrible miscarriage of justice?
25 Mar 2026,39 mins,
The Lab Detective
3. Science Versus the Law
Carola Vinuesa and her team test their genetic discovery in a court of law.
25 Mar 2026,33 mins,
The Lab Detective
4. Myths and Monsters
Rachel investigates a new case where genetic science could change the story.
25 Mar 2026,34 mins,