Sweet Bobby

Introducing...The Lab Detective


Kathleen Folbigg was known as ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’ - she’d lost all four of her infant children and was convicted for killing them.


Until, after spending decades in jail, a scientist working in a lab uncovered the truth behind the deaths. 


The Lab detective is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, and an investigation into why Kathleen’s story might not be the last.


This is episode one of four. You can listen to the entire series today by subscribing to The Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for The Lab Detective wherever you get your podcasts.


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Reporter: Rachel Sylvester


Producer: Gary Marshall


Music supervisor: Karla Patella


Sound design: Rowan Bishop


Podcast artwork: Lola Williams


Executive producer: Basia Cummings


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Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts.


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In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous


Producer: Gary Marshall


Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams


Executive producer: Basia Cummings


Sound design: Karla Patella


Artwork: Jon Hill


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After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...


All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous


Producer: Gary Marshall


Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams


Executive producer: Basia Cummings


Sound design: Karla Patella


Artwork: Jon Hill


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.