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Meadow's Law

By: Quentin McDermott
Narrated by: Quentin McDermott
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The remarkable story of a battle between science and the law, and a mother's fight for justice.

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of smothering her four young children to death, one by one. Medical experts told her trial that they had never come across a family like hers, where three or more infants had died from natural causes. Extracts from diaries she had written were judged to be virtual admissions of guilt, and Folbigg was sentenced to 40 years in jail. But did she do it?

This is a gripping and meticulously researched account of one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, written by investigative journalist Quentin McDermott, whose groundbreaking work with ABC's Australian Story helped trigger a push by scientists to uncover the genetic cause of two of the children's deaths. It is also the story of how dedicated teams of lawyers, friends and supporters fought to achieve Kathleen Folbigg's eventual pardon, release and acquittal after 20 years behind bars.

Meadow's Law is a must-listen for anyone interested in true crime, justice, science and the power of investigative journalism.

2025, Ned Kelly Awards Best True Crime, Short-listed

2025, Walkley Book Award, Long-listed

©2025 Richard Quentin McDermott (P)2025 HarperCollinsPublishers Australia Pty Limited. This audio version produced by arrangement with HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited. This audio version produced by arrangement with HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited. Law Murder Social Sciences True Crime Women Crime
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A story of a shocking miscarriage of justice lasting many years of an innocent mother’s life.

Always Innocent!

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Loved this book. Beautifully written and read. I always doubted the guilty verdict. Easy to follow despite the complex nature of the evidence. A MUST LISTEN BOOK.

Brilliant.

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A really solid book. Reasonably paced. Would have loved more on her after story. Did she get compensation?

Eye opening

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Thanks for this outstanding document. Strength to all that need it. Most of all to Kathy.

Thank you.

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What a brave lady Kathleen Folbigg is!! This is an eye opening account of how difficult it was to get justice and have those in power consider alternative ideas and scientific advances. Much can be learned from this case to ensure such a miscarriage of justice never happens again.
Thanks for keeping us informed and helping to see the truth prevail.

Meadow’s Lie

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