Diagnosing Murder | Ep 3: The Engine Room

About this episode

The episode discusses the forensic investigation process when a child is suspected to have been shaken, starting at the Royal Children's Hospital in Victoria.

Once forensic physicians believe a child might have been shaken, their next step is to look for a perpetrator. When they call in police and child protection, the investigation starts in earnest. It all starts inside Victoria's beloved Royal Children's hospital.  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

• forensic investigation
• child protection
• shaken baby syndrome
• police involvement
• medical examination

Keywords

• forensic physicians
• child protection
• investigation
• shaken baby syndrome
• Royal Children's hospital

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald

Places: Victoria, Royal Children's hospital

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