DELVE
newsroom.co.nzSERIES 10 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME SEASON 2: THE TRIAL: In the highly anticipated return of Melanie Reid’s latest podcast investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, listeners are given unprecedented access inside the high stakes criminal trial of a professional athlete, examining whether young parents accused in complex medical cases are receiving fair access to justice. Find out what happens when medical... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to our latest investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, all four seasons of award-winning The Boy in the Water, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter E... more
Clashes erupt when orthopedic surgeon Dr Doug Benson beams into the Dunedin courtroom, offering comprehensive alternative medical explanations for the baby’s injuries. Tensions rise and Crown prosecutor Robin Bates struggles to hide his frustration. ... more
Day one of the defence case and Dan is in the witness box. The Crown prosecutor questions the professional athlete about physical training, his strength and ultimately accuses him of having a “brain explosion”.
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The defence cross-examination of the Starship Hospital pediatrician reveals a startling discrepancy at the heart of the case. For months the police and doctors repeatedly reported the baby had 13 to 15 rib fractures. But in court, it emerges the actu... more
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I’ve listened to every season. World-class investigative journalism on cases that cover topics we don’t hear enough about.
Apple Podcasts5CLSNZ
New Zealand22 days ago - Melonie Reed is the best!!
I absolutely love Melonie Reed, her podcasts are well investigated and her stories are presented perfectly!
Apple Podcasts5Truecrimejunki
United States23 days ago - Opinion
Season 10 is great! I feel the stories are told well in order and keep you wanting more! Not sure if this will be read by any person who may use this information but I have worked in radiology for 24 yrs doing x-ray and MRI amongst other things and while listening to dx of a crime I keep wondering… when the chest x-ray for the infant was done at the first ED visit did they use the pig-o-stat protocol? If the baby was vitamin deficient and the first thing they do is a chest x-ray using this proce... more
Apple Podcasts56……..,7…….United Statesa month ago - Impeccable
Well done Melanie and Bonnie. This work you are both doing is extraordinary.thank you for educating me.
I cannot believe how similar the stories are from the parents being accused of child abuse, especially re the child’s birth. There needs to be a major multi national enquiry into the “science” causing such an enormous catastrophe of justice and family life. Fractured and Diagnosis of a Crime are groundbreaking, surely law changing podcasts. You are most likely getting bombarded by people suf... more
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Jonathan Milne does a fantastic job digging into AG1 and its cult following. The back story, analysis is not only vital information but very interesting for biohacker, longevity and stackers but the everyday listener.
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What is DELVE about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A hard-hitting, investigative series focused on high-profile NZ cases where medical diagnoses intersect with the justice system. Episodes center on wrongful injury accusations against families, examination of medical evidence, and systemic flaws in police and child-protection processes. Across seasons, the show blends firsthand family accounts with expert commentary, revealing how misinterpretations and institutional pressures can lead to devastating outcomes. A standout feature is the depth of archival research and international expert perspectives, making it likely to appeal to listeners who crave thorough, systems-level journalism and long-form storytelling. A notable strength is clinician and investigator collaboration, offering nuanced... more
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1. Dr Juliet Soper
2. Russell Frederick Metcalfe
3. Benjamin Wheeler
4. Lesley Anderson
5. Benjamin John Wheeler
6. Wayne O'Connell
7. Bo Kim
8. Robin Bates
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