It is one of the most unspeakable crimes a parent can be accused of – shaking their vulnerable baby so badly, that they sustain brain damage, or in the worst cases, die.

Diagnosing Murderis a new investigative podcast by senior writer Michael Bachelard, and producer Ruby Schwartz, that questions whether we can trust the science behind shaken baby syndrome.

Today, Bachelard explains why the diagnosis is in question and whether innocent people are being locked up for a crime they never committed.

And just a warning, some listeners may find the contents of this episode distressing.

Diagnosing Murder is out now. Listen on Apple, Spotify and wherever you listen to your podcasts. 
This episode mentions the case of a Texas man who was due to be executed this week. Since we recorded this interview, the man - Robert Roberson - has been granted a reprieve.

It is one of the most unspeakable crimes a parent can be accused of &ndash; shaking their vulnerable baby so badly, that they sustain brain damage, or in the worst cases, die. <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder">Diagnosing Murder </a>is a new investigative podcast by senior writer Michael Bachelard, and producer Ruby Schwartz, that questions whether we can trust the science behind shaken baby syndrome. Today, Bachelard explains why the diagnosis is in question and whether innocent people are being locked up for a crime they never committed.
And just a warning, some listeners may find the contents of this episode distressing.
Diagnosing Murder is out now. Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/diagnosing-murder/id1843555473">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3LqYqSCZHW4vtA0yhiaJKB">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and wherever you listen to your podcasts.&nbsp;
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<li>This episode mentions the case of a Texas man who was due to be executed this week. Since we recorded this interview, the man - Robert Roberson - has been granted a reprieve.</li>
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The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

A Melbourne father accused of a crime. An American lawyer thinks he's innocent

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