Trial by Water
The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldTrial by Water is an investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Father’s Day, 2005.
Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he didn’t commit?
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 10 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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Robert Farquharson has now spent nearly two decades in prison for murdering his three sons. We've made multiple requests to Corrections Victoria to interview Farquharson, but each request has been turned down. So today, we turn to two of his longest-... more
When we first released this podcast, we found a gaping hole in the evidence against Robert Farquharson. It seemed like nobody had done a psychological evaluation of a man who was said to have murdered his three sons out of a desire for revenge.
But... more
Since releasing the Trial by Water podcast, we’ve been contacted by a lot of people. Some have wanted to ask questions, some to give feedback – positive and negative – and others to tell their stories.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast - thanks to all those who worked on it!
Apple Podcasts5HeidiWicko
Australia3 months ago - Listen and really listen
Some comments on here obviously have no idea of what shock is and how it can manifest and as such shouldn’t judge a whole podcast on whether the man is guilty or not. It’s a well researched and well told podcast that is all you need to know…
Apple Podcasts5Ladybug07
United Kingdom3 months ago - interesting retake
a solid look from a different vantage point… i think that the journalist reaches too far to indicate a lack of guilt. my sense, after reading helen garner’s book, court transcripts, and media is that he’s guilty… but it certainly raises elements that could/should’ve been used in the second trial.
a really, really sad story.
Apple Podcasts4me1975nikAustralia5 months ago - Argh!!
This is one of the podcasts that makes me so angry (which usually means it’s well done). This guy is obviously innocent. Brutal.
Apple Podcasts5#❤️podcastsEmily
United States5 months ago - Overly biased
At the end of the day, he’s guilty of killing those kids. Whether he intended to or not, he killed them. That Christian woman had her blinkers on and she’s just muddying the waters. What a shame.
Apple Podcasts1van_estherAustralia6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #65 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #98 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Austria/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Norway/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
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This investigative series focuses on the complex and tragic case of Robert Farquharson, who was convicted of the murder of his three sons in a dam on Father's Day in 2005. Through detailed analysis and emotional interviews, it uncovers new theories and questions the conviction's validity. The podcast explores various aspects of the legal system, psychological evaluations, and the impact of public perception on the pursuit of justice, propelling listeners into a thought-provoking narrative that challenges the boundaries of truth in high-stakes criminal cases. Notably, it engages with both scientific insights and legal arguments that suggest the possibility of Farquharson's innocence, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in tru... more
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