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Lachie Jones
Coronial Inquest
New Zealand
Paul Jones
Gore
Invercargill Courthouse
Police Investigation
Invercargill
Michelle Officer
Child Safety
Karen Smith
Coroner's Inquest
Death
Cannabis
Grief
Friendship
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Karen Maguire
Independent Police Conduct Authority Of New Zealand
Lachie

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SERIES 9 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME: Imagine being told that what’s wrong with your child isn’t an illness or an accident, but a crime. From the team behind The Boy in the Water and Fractured, Diagnosis of a Crime takes you inside the lives of families torn apart by a medical diagnosis. Join us for Melanie Reid’s latest groundbreaking ... more

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It’s been described as career-ending for New Zealand doctors to go up against the Starship Children’s Hospital experts, so the Delve team takes this investigation international. 

As mentioned in the episode, here is a link to the 2017 Swedish SBU re... more

How do you go from a successful pro athlete to the prime suspect in a criminal case? In this episode we depart from the norm, taking listeners right inside the central police station to hear the moment by moment interview between the detective and th... more

A well-known professional athlete is devastated when doctors accuse him - and police charge him - with the unthinkable. As the family’s ordeal unfolds, with phone taps, 24/7 supervision and an impending trial, serious questions begin to surface about... more

A rural South Island family’s life is turned upside down when one of their newborn twins’ medical emergency spirals into a diagnosis they have never heard of. Armed police turn up to their home and a two-year legal battle ensues that costs them more ... more

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**Unnamed Pro Athlete**
A well-known sports figure in New Zealand facing legal charges related to child abuse.
Episode: S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 2: The Pro Athlete
Megan Fowler
Auckland-based clinical psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist
Episode: S8 | Season 4 | Ep 7: The Boy in the Water | The Lachie Walked Theory
Dr. Carmen Basu
Pediatrician at Auckland Starship Hospital
Episode: S8 | Season 4 | Ep 7: The Boy in the Water | The Lachie Walked Theory
Kerry Cook
Leading criminal defence lawyer
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 9: Finding Kerry Cook
Joris Debreus
Former Human Rights and Race Relations Commissioner
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 6: Face To Face
Dr. Roland Auer
Neuropathologist and professor of pathology and laboratory medicine with decades of experience in brain disease and trauma.
Not specified
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 5: Magical Thinking
Dr. Barry Schifrin
An obstetrician-gynecologist with over 60 years of experience and numerous publications on fetal monitoring.
Based in Los Angeles, affiliated with various medical schools including Harvard University.
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 3: The Voice Of The Fetus
Professor Gerald Pals
An internationally renowned biochemist and geneticist at the Amsterdam University Medical Centre who specializes in reviewing medical cases related to genetics and bone diseases.
Amsterdam University Medical Centre
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 2: Fracture Or Suture
Joris de Bres
Former Human Rights and Race Relations Commissioner
Episode: S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 1: Difficult

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Melanie Reid
Host of DELVE, investigative journalist known for in-depth storytelling that blends personal narratives with broader societal themes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Adverts adverts adverts

    I get the need to have ads for revenue, but this is above ridiculous with the sheer number of them. Half of the majority of episodes are ads. Even worse is that they are all the same 2 or 3 ads and they just run on repeat over and over. Sometimes the same ad twice in a row. Very annoying and enough to turn me off of continuing, which sucks because the story telling and everything else is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jachunter1086
    Canada2 months ago
  • Gripping listening

    Faultless investigative journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MNGNZCYP
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Excellent

    I have only just found this podcast and binged from season 1 to end season 8. It is a riveting and an excellent piece of investigative journalism. I am hoping there will soon be a season 9. I can’t wait!

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    har1616
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The nappy

    Why is nobody considering that Lachie’s disposable nappy, when sodden, would likely weigh enough to keep his body in the position it was found?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RedLouLou27
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Needs editing

    This is a great podcast in general but there’s a LOT of repetitive sections especially across series. Wish it had been edited into a single season, season 2 in particular could have been revised with a heavy hand it did not need to be +20 episodes as the majority of content had been covered in season 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    alisonoc
    Ireland4 months ago

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Many comment on the poignant, sometimes heartbreaking nature of the stories, leaving a lasting impression.
There are mixed feelings regarding the frequency of advertisements, with some expressing frustration over the volume compared to content.
The storytelling approach is praised for being engaging and emotionally resonant, often leading to strong connections with the cases discussed.

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#11
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#3
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#166
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#174
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S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 9: Finding Kerry Cook
Q: What would your advice be to us regarding the CCRC?
Kerry Cook suggests writing to the CCRC to emphasize the time pressures and the persuasive nature of the bundle provided.
S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 9: Finding Kerry Cook
Q: What are your initial thoughts on the application made for the Criminal Cases Review Commission?
Kerry Cook believes it's a strong case for the CCRC's intervention and that a miscarriage of justice is likely to have occurred.
S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 8: The Birthday Party
Q: You have been very specific, have you not, about asking Oranga Tamariki to make sure that your access is available by her sixth birthday?
Yes, I did request in every meeting, so I can be a part of her birthday.
S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 8: The Birthday Party
Q: When is the last time you celebrated your daughter's birthday with her?
With her, I celebrated when she was one year.
S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 8: The Birthday Party
Q: Tell me what that did to you when you found out you couldn't see her. You were shaking your head.
A whole day I was crying because I can't do anything on that because if they say no, there is not any other option.

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The content highlights complex and emotionally charged investigations into tragic events, primarily focusing on the legal and medical intricacies that affect families involved in crises. Episodes generally discuss the repercussions of police investigations, coroner findings, and the judicial turmoil experienced by families faced with accusations or unseen injustices. Investigative storytelling is notable, bringing to light deeply flawed systems and the personal impacts on individuals and communities, often leading to broader discussions about accountability, healing, and the quest for truth. Unique aspects include firsthand interviews with key figures, emotional narratives from affected families, and the examination of controversial cases l... more

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1. **Unnamed Pro Athlete**
2. Megan Fowler
3. Dr. Carmen Basu
4. Kerry Cook
5. Joris Debreus
6. Dr. Roland Auer
7. Dr. Barry Schifrin
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