DELVE
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**Subscribe for early episodes and to hear every season ad-free.**SERIES 10 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME SEASON 2: THE TRIAL: In the highly anticipated return of Melanie Reid’s latest podcast investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, listeners are given unprecedented access inside the high stakes criminal trial of a professional athlete, examining whether young parents accused in complex medical cases are receiving fair access to justice. Find out what happens when medical evidence from New Zealand doctors - usually left unchallenged - is put to the test. New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.SERIES 9 - DIAGNOSIS OF A CRIME: Imagine bein...
Episodes
- S10 | Ep 3: Jess Vs The Crown | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
This episode of DELVE, "Jess Vs The Crown | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2," details the court's cross-examination of a pro athlete's wife, led by investigations editor Melanie Reid. Her words, messages, and private calls are scrutinized as…
- S10 | Ep 2: The Phone Tapping and the Video | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
This DELVE episode, "Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2 S10 | Ep 2," delves into a criminal investigation featuring police interviews, phone tapping, and video evidence related to a pro athlete's wife. It highlights the interception of a phone…
- S10 | Ep 1: The Trial | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
This episode of DELVE, titled "The Trial," covers the beginning of a pro athlete's trial in Dunedin's historic courthouse. The jury is sworn in, and the athlete's wife is called as the first witness to take the stand.
- S10 | Prologue: The Night Before | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
This episode of DELVE, titled "The Night Before," focuses on the emotional state of a professional athlete and his wife at their home, just before a pivotal trial. The outcome of the trial has the potential to change their lives permanentl…
- S10 | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2 Trailer
This is a trailer for Season 2 of Diagnosis of a Crime, presented by Melanie Reid. The podcast investigates medical evidence in criminal trials, focusing on cases where young parents are accused in complex medical situations. The season ex…
- S10 | Bonus Episode: Talking to Chris | Diagnosis of a Crime Season 2
In this bonus episode of DELVE, Melanie Reid interviews an expert about the reliability of medical evidence in criminal convictions. The discussion focuses on how flawed science might influence legal outcomes.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 12: The Final Blow
In this season finale of DELVE, a family's case leads to a revelation, and Melanie and Bonnie confront Health NZ. The former head of Starship Hospital’s child protection unit responds to their demands.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 11: Catch Up
This episode of DELVE focuses on a pro athlete's upcoming court date and features discussions about a young father still in prison due to questioned evidence. Investigations editor Melanie Reid presents the episode.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 10: Gold Standard
In this episode, the wife of a pro athlete reviews investigation files and finds the criminal case against her husband substandard. As the trial nears, they receive anticipated news.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 9: Plea Deal
This episode of DELVE, titled "Plea Deal," explores a pro athlete case where international expert reports have led to a plea deal. The podcast investigates the reasons behind this sudden development.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 8: Who Can Help?
This episode of DELVE focuses on the South Island pro athlete's case as his trial nears. Melanie and Bonnie look for international experts when local doctors are unwilling to go to court.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 7: Creating A Monster
DELVE explores the case of a young father imprisoned in the North Island, raising questions about the scientific basis of non-accidental injury diagnoses. The episode is presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 6: The Elusive Fractures
This DELVE episode investigates the case of a young father imprisoned for child abuse. The investigation reveals a lack of evidence for the rib fractures crucial to his conviction, raising questions about medical misjudgment and the justic…
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 5: The Truck Driver
This episode of DELVE investigates a controversial medical diagnosis linked to a crime, examining the evidence that led to a father's conviction. The team explores whether crucial evidence presented in the case truly exists.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 4: The Americans
The DELVE team investigates a crime, expanding their investigation internationally to explore the challenges New Zealand doctors face when challenging experts. The episode refers to the 2017 Swedish SBU report into Shaken Baby Syndrome.
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 3: The Police Interview
This DELVE episode details a police interview with a pro athlete who is a suspect in a criminal case. The episode focuses on the moment-by-moment interview between the detective and the athlete. It is presented by investigations editor Mel…
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 2: The Pro Athlete
This episode of DELVE, "The Pro Athlete" from the "Diagnosis of a Crime" series, details a professional athlete's ordeal after being accused of a crime based on doctors' allegations. The episode covers the family's struggles, including pho…
- S9 | Diagnosis of a Crime | Ep 1: The Farmers
This episode of DELVE, titled "Diagnosis of a Crime: The Farmers," investigates a New Zealand family's experience when a medical emergency involving their newborn twin leads to a criminal diagnosis. The episode explores the resulting two-y…
- S9 | Welcome to Diagnosis of a Crime
This episode introduces "Diagnosis of a Crime," an investigation by Melanie Reid. It explores cases where a child's medical condition is identified as a crime, examining the intersection of medicine and law.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 10: The Boy in the Water | The Coroner’s Conclusions
Coroner Ho presents his final conclusions in "The Boy in the Water" case. The episode focuses on questions surrounding supervision, post-mortem procedures, police investigations, and the classification of Lachie’s death as an accident.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 9: The Boy in the Water | The Message Controversy
This episode of DELVE discusses the coroner's examination of Facebook messages and cellphone location data. The investigation focuses on how Lachie ended up in the pond, with Melanie Reid presenting the findings.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 8: The Boy in the Water | The Pathology
This episode of DELVE, titled 'The Pathology,' examines the death of Lachie. It explores the uncertainties surrounding his cause of death due to a flawed post-mortem, considering drowning and head trauma as possibilities.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 7: The Boy in the Water | The Lachie Walked Theory
This DELVE episode explores "The Lachie Walked Theory" in The Boy in the Water case, focusing on the Coroner's assessment of whether a 3-year-old could have traveled 1.2km alone to reach ponds. Investigations editor Melanie Reid presents t…
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 6: The Boy in the Water | The Escapes and the 111 Call
This episode of DELVE examines the disappearance of Lachie, focusing on the timeline of events leading up to his reported escape and his mother's emergency call. Coroner Ho retraces key moments, including the child's purported time at a ne…
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 5: The Boy in the Water | That Afternoon
This episode of DELVE, "The Boy in the Water | That Afternoon," scrutinizes conflicting accounts as the Coroner investigates Lachie's death. The investigation considers if the death happened earlier in the day, with a focus on details like…
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 4: The Boy in the Water | The Six
This DELVE episode, "The Boy in the Water: The Six," investigates the Coroner's assessment of witness sightings regarding a child seen before Lachie's death. Six people reported seeing a child running down Salford Street.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 3: The Boy in the Water | Michelle and Johnny
This episode of DELVE, "The Boy in the Water," examines the roles of Michelle Officer and Jonathan Scott in the case. The podcast is presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 2: The Boy in the Water | Lay Of The Land
The episode details the coroner's account of Lachie's final hours, including his mother's 111 call, events on Salford Street, and the police search that led to the discovery of his body. The episode is part of the "DELVE" podcast.
- S8 | Season 4 | Ep 1: The Boy in the Water | The Findings
In this episode of DELVE, Coroner Ho presents the findings regarding the death of three-year-old Lachie Jones. This marks the beginning of Season 4, titled "The Boy in the Water," and discusses the legal framework behind the Coroner's conc…
- S8 | Season 4 | The Boy in the Water Bonus Episode: Catch-Up
Melanie Reid speaks with Paul Jones and Karen McGuire in Gore before the Coroner releases findings in the Lachie Jones death. This episode is a bonus related to "The Boy in the Water" podcast.
- S8 | Season 4 | The Boy in the Water Trailer
This is a trailer for Season 4 of DELVE: The Boy in the Water. It announces the Coroner's findings on Lachie's death and early access for DELVE+ subscribers. The podcast is presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 11: Please Minister
In this episode, the DELVE team makes a last attempt to influence the "Fractured" case. The episode focuses on the family's fate and the ongoing struggle within the system.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 10: Xmas And New Year
In this episode of DELVE's Fractured Season 2, Zita's future hinges on the outcome of her immigration appeal. This is her final opportunity.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 9: Finding Kerry Cook
This episode of DELVE focuses on the investigation into Zita's case. Criminal defense lawyer Kerry Cook joins the case, examining its flaws.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 8: The Birthday Party
This episode of DELVE, titled "The Birthday Party," focuses on Zita, who seeks to attend her daughter's sixth birthday party after being released from prison. The episode explores her attempts to be present for the celebration.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 7: The Norwegian Neurosurgeon
This episode of DELVE, "The Norwegian Neurosurgeon," explores a case where a baby was placed in foster care and the mother imprisoned, possibly due to an incorrect diagnosis. A Norwegian brain surgeon provides a review of the medical files.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 6: Face To Face
In this episode of DELVE, host Melanie Reid deals with bureaucratic frustrations. Zita faces challenges in seeing her five-year-old daughter.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 5: Magical Thinking
In this episode of DELVE, neuropathologist Dr. Roland Auer discusses controversial medical diagnoses and the potential misinterpretation of scientific findings. The conversation explores why few experts are addressing these issues.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 4: Can’t Be Easy
In this episode of DELVE, Melanie and Bonnie visit Zita, who discusses the challenges she faces with legal, medical, and social welfare systems after her release from prison. She reveals she has not seen her daughter in person for over thr…
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 3: The Voice Of The Fetus
An esteemed US obstetrician specialist disputes a diagnosis of non-accidental injury for Baby K, suggesting injuries occurred during labor and delivery. This analysis is based on the baby's heart monitor tracings.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 2: Fracture Or Suture
This episode of DELVE investigates a potential misdiagnosis of Baby K's skull fracture at a children's hospital. A biochemist's analysis of CT scans challenges the initial findings.
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Ep 1: Difficult
Fractured season two investigates a flawed medical hypothesis that may have led to wrongful accusations and separations of families. Presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid, this season explores the far-reaching consequences of a s…
- S7 | Welcome to Season 2 of Fractured
Fractured Season 2 investigates a controversial medical diagnosis from a New Zealand hospital that led to a mother being jailed and a family torn apart. The season features international experts re-examining the evidence, challenging the o…
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Bonus Episode: The Syndrome
This DELVE bonus episode features extracts from "The Syndrome," a documentary that questions the scientific basis of Shaken Baby Syndrome. It examines the history and politics surrounding the diagnosis, drawing parallels to past social pan…
- S7 | Fractured Season 2 | Bonus Episode: The Uplift
DELVE presents a bonus episode for Fractured Season 2. It features a 2019 investigation by Melanie Reid and the Newsroom team concerning the practice of newborns being taken from hospital birthing units in New Zealand. This investigation l…
- S6 | Ep 9: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode of DELVE, Peter Ellis' sister, Tania, discusses the aftermath of her brother's quashed convictions. The conversation includes whether the family has received an apology and the impact on Ellis' co-workers.
- S6 | Ep 8: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | The Girl Who Retracted
DELVE concludes its "Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me" series. This episode features an interview with the woman who retracted her testimony in the Peter Ellis case, finally bringing what the podcast describes as "bitterswe…
- S6 | Ep 7: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | The Author Vs Everyone
This episode of DELVE examines the Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me, and a book that investigates the power and politics behind the case. The episode is presented by investigations editor Melanie Reid.
- S6 | Ep 6: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | Prison
This episode of DELVE investigates the Satanic Panic, Peter Ellis, and the Creche Case. It includes information about a top cop involved in the case and his admitted affairs.
- S6 | Ep 5: Satanic Panic: Peter Ellis, the Creche Case & Me | The Trial
This episode of DELVE examines the Peter Ellis Creche Case, a significant High Court trial in New Zealand. The investigation is presented by Melanie Reid.