In chorus line of witnesses, DNA melody is off key
If Cathie Allen, the stood-aside manager of Queensland’s strife-torn DNA lab, watches the live-streaming of witnesses at the public inquiry, she’d need a stiff drink.
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Metaphorical breadcrumbs on day one of the DNA inquiry are trails to scenarios that, if true, are almost criminal.
Discoveries to keep on coming
Any public perceptions of political failure which has led to rapists and murderers going free is voter poison.
They knew it was dubious but they didn’t say a word
These Queensland public servants would be stood down if they were in the private sector. Instead, they repeatedly played god with potentially incriminating evidence.
The Teacher’s Pet
It was the investigation that became a global podcast phenomenon and brought down a killer. Now, The Teacher’s Pet is back.
Murdered in cold blood, but Lyn did not die for nothing
Pink was Lyn’s colour. But her fate, in early January 1982, is black and white; murdered in cold blood. Her story is vast, deeply sad and shockingly unjust: until now.
Solace for her loving, long-suffering family
Lyn Dawson’s humble, honest-as-the-day-is-long family had felt badly let down by the criminal justice system for a long time.
Who’s who: the key players involved
Lyn Dawson disappeared 40 years ago. Here are the key people involved in the case.
Timeline: From 1965 to now
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DNA lab claims ‘untrue’: inquiry
An inquiry investigating Queensland’s DNA lab is flagging bombshell findings that scientists made ‘untrue’ statements to courts, prosecutors and victims.
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