Kathleen Folbigg has served 20 years in prison for killing her four children.  

She has continually professed her innocence.  

An inquiry into her convictions re-commenced last week with scientific findings from November edging her closer than ever to a possible release.  

So what happens next? And what’s the likely result from this latest inquiry? 

Dr Sophie Calabretto talk to Cosmos Magazine journalist Matthew Agius about the latest developments in the Kathleen Folbigg story and the science that blew the case wide open two decades later.

Kathleen Folbigg has served 20 years in prison for killing her four children.  
She has continually professed her innocence.  
An inquiry into her convictions re-commenced last week with scientific findings from November edging her closer than ever to a possible release.  
So what happens next? And what’s the likely result from this latest inquiry? 
Dr Sophie Calabretto talk to Cosmos Magazine journalist Matthew Agius about the latest developments in the Kathleen Folbigg story and the science that blew the case wide open two decades later.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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