Trial by Water

He has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime. Now scientists and lawyers are raising serious doubts.

Author: The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

Trial by Water is an investigative podcast series about Robert Farquharson, who has been locked up for decades for an unthinkable crime: murdering his three sons in a dam on Fathers Day, 2005. Now scientists and lawyers are asking the question: did we get it wrong? And is this man in prison for a crime he didnt commit?
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en-au

Genres: True Crime

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Trailer:

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Episode 4: The List
Episode 4
Friday, 31 October, 2025

Kabir and Dipika's case reaches its dramatic conclusion. And, while officials say they're not keeping track of how many shaken baby cases there are in Australia, an unlikely duo – the loved ones of people imprisoned for shaking – work night and day to find out. For exclusive content and additional reporting on the case, available to subscribers of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, visit theage.com.au/podcast/diagnosingmurder. Subscribe now to theage.com.au or smh.com.au to access the special Good Weekend investigation.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.