S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 12: The Final Blow

About this episode

In the season finale, a second family's case reveals shocking truths, prompting demands for answers from Health NZ.

In this season finale, a second family’s case erupts with a revelation that will leave listeners questioning everything. And when Melanie and Bonnie demand answers from Health NZ, the former head of Starship Hospital’s child protection unit responds by lawyering up.  Sign up to DELVE+ to get early access to new episodes and listen to our latest investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, all four seasons of award-winning The Boy in the Water, both seasons of Fractured, the explosive Powder Keg and Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, all ad-free. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Discover more at Newsroom.co.nz and search for Melanie Reid Investigates on Facebook and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Reid

Topics covered

• true crime
• healthcare
• child protection
• investigation
• family case
• revelation

Keywords

• Diagnosis of a Crime
• Melanie Reid
• Health NZ
• Starship Hospital
• child protection
• investigation
• family case

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Health NZ, Starship Hospital

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