Dr Kirsty Wright on implausible bacteria claim in Shandee Blackburn murder case | The Australian

Police were concerned at the lack of DNA being profiled in key samples after the frenzied knife attack on Shandee Blackburn in February 2013.

The laboratory told frustrated police:
'Bacteria may have an effect on the ability to obtain a DNA profile'

Kirsty Wright, one of Australia's most highly regarded forensic biologists, discusses the implausibility of this response.

Shandee’s Story is a harrowing and deeply moving podcast investigation that traverses themes of violence, family tragedy, detective strategies, racial sensitivity and DNA science.

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