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SERIES 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

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In this dramatic season finale, after nearly three years of investigations, accusations and court battles, everything now rests with the jury. Guilty or not guilty?

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In less than 24 hours, Dan will learn whether he walks free or faces prison. Melanie spends the evening with Dan and Jess at their home as they prepare to confront what comes next.

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In the midst of the closing addresses, Melanie unexpectedly finds herself being escorted from the Dunedin court by security. Was it an overreaction by the judge, or a fair call? Meantime, the defence tells the jury the prosecution case is “total rubb... more

The battle over the science intensifies as Dr Julie Mack tells the jury there is no scientific gold standard for diagnosing non accidental injury. This leads to an even more confronting question: Is this truly science at all, or is it expert opinion ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Huberman
Defendant in the case, subject of the trial
Private individual (defendant)
Episode: S10 | Ep 23: The Verdict | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Dr Julie Mack
Pennsylvania Radiologist, expert witness in radiology
Independent radiology expert
Episode: S10 | Ep 22: The Night Before the Verdict | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Dr Barry Schifrin
US obstetrician-gynecologist
Independent medical expert
Episode: S10 | Ep 22: The Night Before the Verdict | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Dr Doug Benson
US orthopaedic surgeon
Independent medical expert
Episode: S10 | Ep 22: The Night Before the Verdict | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Anne Stevens Casey
Defence attorney featured in closing arguments
Lawyer for the Defence
Episode: S10 | Ep 21: Kicked Out of Court | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Dr Juliet Soper
Crown medical expert, Starship Hospital
Starship Hospital / Te Whatu Ora
Episode: S10 | Ep 15: The Starship Pediatrician | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Russell Frederick Metcalfe
Pediatric Radiologist, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland
Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland
Episode: S10 | Ep 13: The Starship Radiologist | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Benjamin Wheeler
Endocrinologist cross-examined by defence
Professor, Endocrinology
Episode: S10 | Ep 12: The Controversial Paper | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Lesley Anderson
Forensic pathologist called by Crown
Health New Zealand Te Whareora, FPSI
Episode: S10 | Ep 12: The Controversial Paper | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2

Host

Melanie Reid
Investigative journalist and host with a focus on medical-legal investigations and justice reform.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • You have done a great job

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Done I’m out
    Australia12 days ago
  • So happy

    I am so happy and that ‘Dan’ was found not guilty! So overjoyed for the whole family! What a disgrace that it even happened! What a very sad story but the happiest of endings! Great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melt35
    Australia12 days ago
  • Incredible

    Heart wrenching, objective, insightful, thorough. Well done production team.

    I’d give it more than 5 stars if I could.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndoidAUS
    Australia12 days ago
  • Brb

    Crying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jwilk26
    New Zealand13 days ago
  • Over Certain Prosecution Experts

    The prosecution experts seemed remarkably certain about things that are inherently uncertain. Bone weakness doesn’t suddenly appear when a radiologist can finally see rickets. Bone strength exists on a sliding scale, and there is a continuum between completely normal bone and radiologically obvious rickets. If expert testimony ignores such an obvious biological reality, then I think it’s fair to question how expert that testimony really is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat-Dwagg
    New Zealand16 days ago

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Ad-loads draw complaints, but reporting remains compelling.
Riveting and meticulously reported; families deserve answers.

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#181
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#129
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#24
Australia/True Crime
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#26
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#5
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#26
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S10 | Ep 17: Here Come the Americans | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Q: Do lipase levels rule out recent trauma in this infant?
The witness explained that low lipase levels argue against recent trauma as a cause, since lipase would typically be elevated with acute injury, thereby supporting a non-traumatic etiology.
S10 | Ep 17: Here Come the Americans | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Q: Is the assertion that these fractures were birth-related supported by the medical history you reviewed?
The witness testified that, given the combination of poor mineralization, flared ribs, periosteal elevation, and vitamin D deficiency, the fractures were birth-related, though this is contested by other experts who viewed certain radiographic findings as normal.
S10 | Ep 8: The Geneticist | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Q: So, were you saying that if there was a genetic explanation, you'd expect to see fractures going forward?
Yes. If a genetic cause were at play, ongoing fragility would likely lead to fractures as the child becomes more mobile, which would be observable over time.
S10 | Ep 9: Sunday Session | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
Q: Would you do it again?
Dan would likely choose to fight the case again, while Jess expresses that she wouldn't repeat certain actions but emphasizes the importance of continuing to push back against the process.
S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 6: The Elusive Fractures
Q: So did it not come up in her trial that there were none?
There was no expert to contest the findings about the rib fractures in the trial.

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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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