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Jun 2023
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The Wrongful Conviction Of Kathleen Folb...

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Nearly 20 years ago, Kathleen Folbigg was sentenced to 40 years in jail for the murder of three of her children, and the manslaughter of her fourth. She was described as Australia’s worst female serial killer.

Earlier this week, she was pardoned of her crimes. 

Mia Freedman sits down with journalist Jane Hansen to hear Kathleen's story...

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