When Claremont exhibits were sent over the to the UK for expert low copy number testing, the exhibits which are now seen as crucial to the prosecution’s case - Ciara Glennon’s fingernails - went missing.

It turns out they were never ‘missing’, just separated from the other exhibits and placed in a fridge for storage.

As Tim Clarke explains, there must have been a sense panic that went through that lab in the time the exhibits were thought to be missing.

The scientists didn’t know just how important these fingernails would be to the case at that time, because they hadn’t yet been tested.

But what they did have with them, that were considered important at the time, were samples from multiple ‘people of interest’ to the case, which they planned to test against the Claremont samples.

As the Claremont Serial Killings trial entered its 50th day, another cold case which gripped WA was in the headlines again, just over two years since a conviction was made.

But today, that conviction of Francis Wark was overturned. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old WA teenager Hayley Dodd in 1999. Hayley’s body was never found.

Tim Clarke says this raises questions in the case of Sarah Spiers.

The Claremont in Conversation podcast team discuss what, if any implications this could have on the Claremont case.

If you want to know more about the Hayley Dodd case, head to https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/francis-john-wark-to-face-re-trial-for-murder-of-hayley-dodd-after-conviction-quashed-on-appeal-ng-b881468701z

If you have any questions for the podcast team, or any of their guests, send them in to claremonpodcast@wanews.com.au 

When Claremont exhibits were sent over the to the UK for expert low copy number testing, the exhibits which are now seen as crucial to the prosecution&rsquo;s case - Ciara Glennon&rsquo;s fingernails - went missing.
It turns out they were never &lsquo;missing&rsquo;, just separated from the other exhibits and placed in a fridge for storage.
As Tim Clarke explains, there must have been a sense panic that went through that lab in the time the exhibits were thought to be missing.
The scientists didn&rsquo;t know just how important these fingernails would be to the case at that time, because they hadn&rsquo;t yet been tested.
But what they did have with them, that were considered important at the time, were samples from multiple &lsquo;people of interest&rsquo; to the case, which they planned to test against the Claremont samples.
As the Claremont Serial Killings trial entered its 50th day, another cold case which gripped WA was in the headlines again, just over two years since a conviction was made.
But today, that conviction of Francis Wark was overturned. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old WA teenager Hayley Dodd in 1999. Hayley&rsquo;s body was never found.
Tim Clarke says this raises questions in the case of Sarah Spiers.
The Claremont in Conversation podcast team discuss what, if any implications this could have on the Claremont case.
If you want to know more about the Hayley Dodd case, head to <a href="https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/francis-john-wark-to-face-re-trial-for-murder-of-hayley-dodd-after-conviction-quashed-on-appeal-ng-b881468701z">https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/francis-john-wark-to-face-re-trial-for-murder-of-hayley-dodd-after-conviction-quashed-on-appeal-ng-b881468701z</a>
If you have any questions for the podcast team, or any of their guests, send them in to <a href="mailto:claremonpodcast@wanews.com.au">claremonpodcast@wanews.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Ever since the shocking deaths of three young women in 1996 and 1997, the unanswered questions surrounding the Claremont serial killings have remained one of the biggest mysteries in WA history.

Any hope of justice in the tragic deaths of Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer seemed bleak for more than 20 years, with police coming unstuck and no sign of a breakthrough.

That was until the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards in 2016, who was subsequently charged with the trio's murders.

For the past three years details about the allegations facing Mr Edwards have been in short supply as his case headed toward what has been dubbed the trial of the century.

Now, we bring you in to the courtroom and walk you through all the revelations, allegations and talking points as the historic court case unfolds.

Join our team of journalists and legal experts as we break down all the key information from the proceedings in Claremont: The Trial.

Ever since the shocking deaths of three young women in 1996 and 1997, the unanswered questions surrounding the Claremont serial killings have remained one of the biggest mysteries in WA history.
Any hope of justice in the tragic deaths of Ciara Glennon, Sarah Spiers and Jane Rimmer seemed bleak for more than 20 years, with police coming unstuck and no sign of a breakthrough.
That was until the arrest of Bradley Robert Edwards in 2016, who was subsequently charged with the trio's murders.
For the past three years details about the allegations facing Mr Edwards have been in short supply as his case headed toward what has been dubbed the trial of the century.
Now, we bring you in to the courtroom and walk you through all the revelations, allegations and talking points as the historic court case unfolds.
Join our team of journalists and legal experts as we break down all the key information from the proceedings in Claremont: The Trial.

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