Mother's Guilt

About Mother's Guilt

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. (https://www.apple.co/crimex) In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty for the deaths of four of her children, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. All her children died as infants, and Kathleen has always maintained her innocence. But in the eyes of the law, she is Australia’s worst female serial killer. But now, almost two decades on, 151 scientists are petitioning for Kathleen Folbigg's release. They have found a gene mutation in two of Kathleen’s children and believe they died of natural causes. In this podcast Jane Hansen looks into the Kathleen Folbigg case. She tries to find out who Kathleen really is. Jane will give you insights into the history of her case, and then follow the inquiry into the new genetic discovery that could prove her innocence. This podcast is written and hosted by Jane Hansen, and produced and edited by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.

Publisher

True Crime Australia

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Jun 2023

Latest episode

7 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jun 2025

   Dear Rachelle - Australia's new true crime obsession

   This episode explores the 2001 death of Rachelle Childs in Australia, as an expert cold case team seeks answers in this true crime case.

2. 

   4 Apr 2025

   NEW PODCAST: Dear Rachelle

   Journalist Ashlea Hansen and retired detective Damian Loone investigate the unsolved murder of Rachelle Childs in rural Australia, seeking to uncover new evidence and bring closure to her family in this true crime podcast.

3. 

   5 Jun 2023

   A Free Woman

   Journalists Jane Hansen and Dan Box discuss Kathleen Folbigg's release from prison after 20 years, examining the events leading up to this point and speculating on future developments in this interview episode.

4. 

   5 Jun 2023

   His Honour is not impressed

   Tom Bathurst KC expresses his frustration regarding the late disclosure of extensive audio recordings in the Kathleen Folbigg case.

5. 

   5 Jun 2023

   In Her Own Words

   Experts examine Kathleen Folbigg's diaries and a rare genetic mutation, seeking clarity on whether her reflections indicate guilt in the murder of her four children; this is an investigative episode.

6. 

   5 Jun 2023

   New Science. Old Conviction

   Cutting-edge science challenges Kathleen Folbigg's conviction for killing her children, suggesting the law may have erred, even as critics acknowledge the possibility of a wrongful verdict.

7. 

   5 Jun 2023

   Meadow's Law in the shadows

   This episode explores how Kathleen Folbigg's murder prosecution may have relied on discredited theories, leading to overlooked evidence and a similar case of a woman denied access to her daughter.

8. 

   5 Jun 2023

   Folbigg Inquiry - Striking New Evidence

   Jane Hansen interviews Danish professors and Kathleen Folbigg's friends about new genetic mutation evidence presented at the Folbigg inquiry, which unexpectedly adjourns.

9. 

   5 Jun 2023

   The Folbigg Diaries

   Kathleen Folbigg discusses her diary entries used as circumstantial evidence in her trial, while a linguistic expert analyzes the texts for hidden motives, revealing insights into the case; this is an interview.

10. 

    5 Jun 2023

    Another Lindy Chamberlain?

    Legal expert Dr Robert Moles discusses the legal implications of the Folbigg case with Jane Hansen, arguing it represents a greater miscarriage of justice than the Lindy Chamberlain case in this interview.

11. 

    5 Jun 2023

    Science versus the law

    Industry experts discuss how scientific evidence of myocarditis conflicted with Meadow's Law in a trial, leading to a new inquiry into a child's death in this interview episode.

12. 

    5 Jun 2023

    The Sisterhood

    Kathleen Marlborough's close friendships and remarkable sisterhood, formed after a childhood tragedy, provide lifelong support, revealing an incident that supports new scientific findings about a child's health.

13. 

    5 Jun 2023

    Reasonable Doubt

    Jane Hansen investigates the case of Kathleen Folbigg, convicted of her children's deaths, and speaks with Tracy Chapman, Folbigg's friend, about her unwavering support in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Mother's Guilt

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tom Bathurst KC
• Danish professors
• Kathleen Folbigg's friends
• Kathleen Folbigg
• Dr Robert Moles

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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