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Diagnosing Murder

by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald · English · True Crime

For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – sha

New episodes
Every two weeks
Typical length
47 min
Latest
29 Jul 2026
Language
English

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min

Introducing Virginia

Virginia Giuffre was fearless in taking down some of the world’s most powerful people. As Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victim, she helped expose his crimes and hold his friends to account, including the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. But despite her heroic battle in the most notorious sex trafficking case of the 21st century, few knew about one of her toughest fights. It was one she fought privately at home in Australia. Follow The Age and SMH Investigates to be first to listen to new episodes of Virginia from Walkley-award winning journalist Melissa Fyfe and WA Today…

Earlier episodes 7 most recent

  1. 6 Feb 2026 · 38 min

    Bonus episode: The Judgment

    Kellie was so outraged at how the police handled the shaken baby case against her partner that she joined the force — and got a law degree. Still she says that, more than 25 later, not much has changed. For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 25 Nov 2025 · 36 min

    Behind The Scenes with Motive & Method

    In this bonus episode, host Michael Bachelard sits down with criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro for an in-depth conversation on their podcast Motive&Method . Together, they share their expert insights and unpack the investigation behind Diagnosing Murder , exploring challenges and revelations that shaped the podcast. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 31 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    Diagnosing Murder | Ep 4: The List

    Kabir and Dipika's case reaches its dramatic conclusion. And, while officials say they're not keeping track of how many shaken baby cases there are in Australia, an unlikely duo – the loved ones of people imprisoned for shaking – work night and day to find out. For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH:…

  4. 24 Oct 2025 · 57 min

    Diagnosing Murder | Ep 3: The Engine Room

    Once forensic physicians believe a child might have been shaken, their next step is to look for a perpetrator. When they call in police and child protection, the investigation starts in earnest. It all starts inside Victoria's beloved Royal Children's hospital. For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See…

  5. 17 Oct 2025 · 1 hr

    Diagnosing Murder | Ep 2: The Science

    Doctors and lawyers can't come to a consensus on the science of shaken baby syndrome 50 years after it was first proposed as a theory. Does shaking a baby actually lead to the brain damage seen in historical and current cases? And why has the argument become so heated that some describe it as a war? For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH:…

  6. 10 Oct 2025 · 47 min

    Diagnosing Murder | Ep 1: The Theory

    One evening Kabir's baby stops breathing. When he and his wife Dipika rush to hospital, they expect their daughter will receive the best treatment possible. Instead, the doctors turn on them. For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Diagnosing Murder

For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – sha

Diagnosing Murder is a English true crime podcast from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher
The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Language
English
Category
True Crime
New episodes
Every two weeks
Typical length
47 min
Latest episode
29 Jul 2026
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