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Second Kathleen Folbigg inquiry could be a test case for law reform in Australia

A second judicial inquiry is due to resume tomorrow after hearing expert evidence that found baby killer Kathleen Folbigg and two of her children had the same genetic mutation.

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Experts blame genetic mutation for Australian girls' deaths

Two genetic experts have told an inquiry in Sydney that a rare genetic mutation probably caused the deaths of two daughters of an Australian woman who was convicted of killing them

The Independent UK

Kathleen Folbigg inquiry examines new scientific evidence and 'likely genetic mutation'

The inquiry hears from two genetic experts that believe a rare mutation was the "likely" cause of death of convicted baby killer Kathleen Folbigg's daughters, as the matter is adjourned for three months.

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Gene variant could exonerate convicted child killer

Genetic variants identified in Kathleen Folbigg and her daughters were not found until years after she was convicted of killing her children.

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Genetic variants in Folbigg case found nine years after verdict

An inquiry into her conviction has heard from two Danish scientists about the calcium-binding protein calmodulin, an early building block of life.

Newcastle Herald

Folbigg gene a 'bad variant', inquiry told

The rare genetic variant affecting an essential building block of life was discovered nine years after Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her children.

AAP

Rare gene shared by Kathleen Folbigg and two daughters may have contributed to deaths, inquiry hears

Lawyers for convicted mother said if the variant was a factor in the death of her daughters it would create reasonable doubt

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Australian inquiry asks whether mom smothered her 4 children

An Australian inquiry has began investigating whether a woman convicted of smothering her four children to death over a decade ago might be innocent

The Independent UK

Folbigg's DNA variant 'exceptionally rare', inquiry hears

Her lawyers have submitted the evidence indicates a genetic mutation could be responsible for the deaths of two of the children.

Newcastle Herald

Kathleen Folbigg inquiry hears experts divided over whether genetic mutation could prove innocence

Almost 20 years after Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her four children, an inquiry is told of new research regarding a genetic mutation.

ABC News

Next stage of second inquiry into Folbigg convictions due to begin

Folbigg's lawyers have submitted the evidence indicates a genetic mutation could be responsible for the deaths of two of the children.

Newcastle Herald

Folbigg's DNA variant 'exceptionally rare'

A rare genetic variant affecting the heart is the focus of a second inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg, three years on from the first inquiry.

AAP

Australian mother jailed for baby deaths should finally be cleared, say scientists

Inquiry will hear new evidence of fatal gene mutation that may be to blame

The Guardian - UK

Ex-husband of child killer refuses to give vital DNA evidence that could clear her name

Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of the murders of her children between 1989 and 1999 and has spent two decades in prison. She hopes to clear her name by attempting to prove her children died from a genetic mutation

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Newcastle Herald

Science shows Kathleen Folbigg shouldn't be in jail

Dr Mallett said what happened to Folbigg "could happen to any of us".

Newcastle Herald

Kathleen Folbigg: date set for inquiry into convictions for killing children

A retired judge is due to begin hearing evidence in November at the second inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing four of her children.

AAP

New Folbigg inquiry hearing for November

Four expert witnesses are due to give evidence in November at the second inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing four of her children

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Retired Chief Justice tells Kathleen Folbigg inquiry he will make up his own mind on fresh scientific evidence

Claims new scientific evidence could clear Kathleen Folbigg prompted the NSW Attorney General to call a fresh inquiry into the convictions for killing four of her children.

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Sydney news: 'Overwhelming evidence' will clear mother's name, says peak body of scientists

MORNING BRIEFING: A peak body of scientists is confident a new public inquiry into NSW woman Kathleen Folbigg's convictions over her four children's deaths, will hear "overwhelming evidence" that will clear her name.

The Independent UK

New inquiry into Australian mother convicted of 4 homicides

An Australian state attorney general has declined to pardon a mother convicted almost 20 years ago of smothering her four children to death and instead ordered a new inquiry into whether there could be a medical explanation for the tragedies

Newcastle Herald

Folbigg 'still languishing in a prison cell' but supporters remain 'hopeful'

Helen Cummings has long advocated for Kathleen Folbigg's release

The Guardian - AU

NSW announces new inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg’s conviction over her children’s deaths

Scientists had called for Folbigg’s release after it was discovered two daughters had a genetic variant that can cause sudden death

ABC News

Another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's four convictions for killing her children announced

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman says he can understand why people "will roll their eyes" as he announces plans for another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children.

Newcastle Herald

No pardon, but another public inquiry for convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg

The NSW attorney-general will make a statement about convicted child murderer Kathleen Folbigg, more than a year on from a petition calling for her pardon.

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