Diagnosing Murder | Ep 2: The Science

Diagnosing Murder | Ep 2: The Science

From Liar, Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

November 1, 2025 · 1h 0m · Season 2 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode explores the ongoing debate among doctors and lawyers regarding the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a cause of brain damage.

Doctors and lawyers can't come to a consensus on the science of shaken baby syndrome 50 years after it was first proposed as a theory. Does shaking a baby actually lead to the brain damage seen in historical and current cases? And why has the argument become so heated that some describe it as a war?   For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder . Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

  • shaken baby syndrome
  • medical debate
  • brain damage
  • legal implications
  • historical cases
  • scientific consensus

Keywords

  • shaken baby syndrome
  • brain damage
  • medical science
  • legal debate
  • historical cases
  • consensus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald

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