The defence’s opening statement may have only taken 25-minutes, but in that time, Bradley Robert Edwards' defence lawyer, Paul Yovich dropped a bombshell.

He claimed crucial DNA samples - which the prosecution will use as evidence to prove Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer - had been contaminated by lab scientists.

Day Two also heard the movie-like investigation of how Bradley Edwards came to be charged with murder.

Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and veteran journalist Alison Fan as they discuss the Claremont Serial Killings Trial.

The defence&rsquo;s opening statement may have only taken 25-minutes, but in that time, Bradley Robert Edwards' defence lawyer, Paul Yovich dropped a bombshell.
He claimed crucial DNA samples - which the prosecution will use as evidence to prove Bradley Edwards is the Claremont Serial Killer - had been contaminated by lab scientists.
Day Two also heard the movie-like investigation of how Bradley Edwards came to be charged with murder.
Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and veteran journalist Alison Fan as they discuss the Claremont Serial Killings 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.

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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