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Quentin McDermott
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The remarkable story of a battle between science and the law, and a mother's fight for justice.
In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of smothering her four young children to death, one by one. Medical experts told her trial that they had never come across a family like hers, where three or more infants had died from natural causes. Extracts from diaries she had written were judged to be virtual admissions of guilt, and Folbigg was sentenced to 40 years in jail. But did she do it?
This is a gripping and meticulously researched account of one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, written by investigative journalist Quentin McDermott, whose groundbreaking work with ABC's Australian Story helped trigger a push by scientists to uncover the genetic cause of two of the children's deaths. It is also the story of how dedicated teams of lawyers, friends and supporters fought to achieve Kathleen Folbigg's eventual pardon, release and acquittal after 20 years behind bars.
Meadow's Law is a must-listen for anyone interested in true crime, justice, science and the power of investigative journalism.
©2025 Richard Quentin McDermott (P)2025 HarperCollinsPublishers Australia Pty Limited. This audio version produced by arrangement with HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited. This audio version produced by arrangement with HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited.People who viewed this also viewed...
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