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Phoebe's Fall

A major investigation by The Age newsroom in Melbourne, Australia, into the death of Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury apartment building.

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Episode 4: Policework

Episode 4: Policework

We explore Phoebe's tumultuous last week and examine what she and her partner, Ant Hampel, did on her final day. Then we... Read more

13 Oct 2016

34mins

Ranked #2

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Podcast prompts political action

Podcast prompts political action

Our investigative journalists Richard Baker and Michael Bachelard report back on the tip-offs we've received and the pol... Read more

11 Oct 2016

3mins

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Episode 6: Inquest & Aftermath

Episode 6: Inquest & Aftermath

We dissect the coroner's finding in Phoebe's case, raising serious questions about his conclusion and the methods he use... Read more

27 Oct 2016

43mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 5: Saying Goodbye

Episode 5: Saying Goodbye

Phoebe is remembered by her friends and family. We chronicle the competing memorials and funerals. And we journey to the... Read more

20 Oct 2016

31mins

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Episode 1: Knowing Phoebe

Episode 1: Knowing Phoebe

Starts with the mysterious and gruesome death of 24yo Phoebe Handsjuk and the open possibilities that it was either murd... Read more

22 Sep 2016

24mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 3: A Secret Tape

Episode 3: A Secret Tape

Examines the state of Phoebe's mind and the relationship that dominated her life at the time of her death. We find evide... Read more

6 Oct 2016

29mins

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Episode 2: The Chute

Episode 2: The Chute

We walk through the final hours of Phoebe Handsjuk's life, challenge the plausibility of the coroner's findings, and exa... Read more

28 Sep 2016

26mins

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No time of death for Phoebe

No time of death for Phoebe

We explore the difficulties of establishing Phoebe's time of death, and a debate between police and doctors over the val... Read more

19 Oct 2016

4mins

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Mini-episode: The mystery phone number and the litany of unanswered questions

Mini-episode: The mystery phone number and the litany of unanswered questions

Seven months after Phoebe Handsjuk died, forensic scientists found a piece of paper in the pocket of the jeans she was w... Read more

25 Oct 2016

4mins

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