Professor Linzi Wilson-Wilde defence Sofronoff Inquiry report in Shandee Blackburn murder inquiry

Professor Linzi Wilson-Wilde launches a staunch defence of the report she produced for Walter Sofronoff’s Commission of Inquiry.

A cloud has been cast over the new chief of the lab following revelations that a DNA extraction method may have failed across thousands of samples in criminal cases for nine years.

Professor Linzi Wilson-Wilde reviewed the automated method for retired judge Walter Sofronoff’s inquiry into the lab in 2022, but in her subsequent report did not mention information that she came across showing it was having serious problems recovering DNA.

In this episode, Professor Wilson-Wilde launches a staunch defence of her report for the inquiry, saying she was engaged to examine a separate issue of the method contaminating crime scene samples soon after its introduction in 2007.

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.

If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

A cloud has been cast over the new chief of the lab following revelations that a DNA extraction method may have failed across thousands of samples in criminal cases for nine years.
Professor Linzi Wilson-Wilde reviewed the automated method for retired judge Walter Sofronoff’s inquiry into the lab in 2022, but in her subsequent report did not mention information that she came across showing it was having serious problems recovering DNA.
In this episode, Professor Wilson-Wilde launches a staunch defence of her report for the inquiry, saying she was engaged to examine a separate issue of the method contaminating crime scene samples soon after its introduction in 2007.
To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story">shandee.com.au</a>.
If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Listen on our app.

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. 

Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au

To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - Shandee@theaustralian.com.au

 

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why.&nbsp;
Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au
To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a>
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Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved.

Shandee's Story

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why.  

To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - Shandee@theaustralian.com.au

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. &nbsp;
To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a>

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