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

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SERIES 8 - THE BOY IN THE WATER SEASON 4: Melanie Reid takes listeners right inside the Invercargill courthouse for every moment as the Coroner delivers his long-awaited findings into the mysterious death of Gore three-year-old Lachie Jones.

SERIES 4+7 - FRACTURED SEASONS 1+2: A baby taken, a mother jailed, a couple forced apart and facing deportation w... more

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In a season finale that pulls no punches, Coroner Ho delivers his final conclusions. With serious questions about supervision, the post mortem, the police investigations and the rush to label Lachie’s death an accident, the spotlight now turns to wha... more

What does the Coroner say about those Facebook messages? And did police uncover all the cellphone location data? Coroner Ho examines the circumstantial evidence surrounding the key question: how did Lachie end up in the pond?

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Accident or foul play? A flawed post mortem leaves Lachie’s cause of death uncertain, as the coroner weighs drowning, head trauma or both, and investigates how Lachie’s body ended up with the wrong pathologist.

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How did a 3-year-old make it 1.2km across rough terrain, over a gate, at night in a full nappy, without leaving a scent trail? The Coroner assesses whether Lachie could have reached the ponds on his own.

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Recent Guests

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
Karen Smith
Retired American police detective who conducted an extensive review of the police investigations
Episode: S8 | Season 4 | Ep 1: The Boy in the Water | The Findings
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

Host

Melanie Reid
An investigative journalist and the host focusing on uncovering truths through thorough research and compelling storytelling. Melanie Reid is known for her in-depth analyses and empathetic approach to sensitive topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Gripping listening

    Faultless investigative journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MNGNZCYP
    New Zealand2 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 Kingdom2 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 Zealand3 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
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Outstanding investigative journalism!

    Avid listener of this informative Delve podcast about little Lachie Jones. Thank you Melanie and team for revealing this story and Coroner Ho’s findings to date. Paul we continue to hold out for the truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whendeebee
    New Zealand3 months ago

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Some criticism has been directed at pacing, with a few listeners wishing certain episodes were more concise or impactful but overall, the feedback remains overwhelmingly positive.
There is a strong appreciation for the storytelling approach, with many comments emphasizing the emotional depth and societal importance of the narratives shared.
Listeners praise the podcast for its thorough investigative journalism, highlighting the host's ability to tackle complex issues with empathy and detail.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#82
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#22
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#105
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#153
Poland/True Crime
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#175
Hong Kong/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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1. Megan Fowler
2. Dr. Carmen Basu
3. Karen Smith
4. Kerry Cook
5. Joris Debreus
6. Dr. Roland Auer
7. Dr. Barry Schifrin
8. Professor Gerald Pals

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