DNA, genetic genealogy, family history, forensics. Honorary Research Fellow at UCL. All views my own.
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Our big review paper on investigative genetic genealogy for FSI Genetics is now out. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Daniel Kling, @sifta and Andreas Tillmar on this. doi.org/10.1016/j.fsigen.202… #geneticgenealogy #forensics #DNA
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NHS bosses say up to 20 smaller maternity units in England face closure bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm04…
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Peter Hitchens Sunday column #2
'Why is BBC biased against Lucy Letby?'
"it noisily promoted an interview with one of Ms Letby's accusers, Dr S Brearey. In my view he has his own troubles. But repeated plugs of this interview on BBC Radio 4 contained no acknowledgement that the Letby conviction had been challenged by experts, fm Cabinet ministers and a retired Supreme Court judge."
"We all know the BBC is biased, but why is it biased in favour of a severe miscarriage of justice?"
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"There's nothing that I can offer you to take away that worry and fear".
I interviewed @legalmarkmc for @NineteenNu45407 about how Lucy Letby is doing and what he might say to reassure nurses who worry they might be falsely accused after Thirlwall.
youtu.be/Tm1f-Uj_btQ?si=3F4O…
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This map shows where witch hunts are part of history. Italy, Spain, and Ireland were more enlightened than central Europe. Source: ow.ly/mg8e30dIaLx
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This has huge implications for the future of public interest investigative journalism…
'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c674…
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Lucy Letby's barrister, Mark McDonald, in the Guardian today: "The Letby public inquiry will lead to more blame and suspicion in the NHS – and patients will be less safe"
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"People can maintain a belief, however absurd, if surrounded by a group of like-minded thinkers."
The Post Office Scandal: Why do good people do bad things?
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Does he regret withholding crucial information about his failed needle procedure to the Coroner, which was his statutory duty to report? 🤔 🤷♀️
#LucyLetby
Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby bbc.in/4zH8hgF
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During making of #scapegoat for @channel5 I put it to Dr Dewi Evans how unlikely it was that #lucyletby could have ‘injected’ air into all her victims without being noticed. He showed me how easy it really was.
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In a gentle interview, Dr Brearey says he's traumatised by the witch hunt he initiated against Lucy Letby. All the staff on the unit now have PTSD he says, but have been “looking after” each other. But how does this work for the brave nurses who have publicly supported Ms Letby?
It's very hard to understand how any nurse could follow this convoluted procedure to murder seven babies in a cramped neonatal unit with other staff members always on duty at the same time. #LucyLetby
During making of #scapegoat for @channel5 I put it to Dr Dewi Evans how unlikely it was that #lucyletby could have ‘injected’ air into all her victims without being noticed. He showed me how easy it really was.
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DNA can help uncover missing family connections. But what happens when those searches involve racism, separation and painful histories?
Join Sophie Kay and The Mixed Museum for an important talk on the “Brown Babies” and genetic genealogy.
22 Oct, 2pm
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…
Very pleased to see this new feature at @MyHeritage. You can now confirm your known relationships.blog.myheritage.com/2026/10/…
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The #BryanKohberger court hearing set for tomorrow to DQ the judge was canceled, and an amended scheduling order issued. Initial pleadings now are not due until January 2027 with others extending out until at least August 2027. Documents and dates here. #Idaho4
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For anyone interested in the safety of the Lucy Letby conviction read this thread as it may have a significant impact on any appeal she may have.
1/ The SC is hearing the Ben Field case today and as envisaged Lord Leggatt is all over the CPS who have now conceded the weak swimmer point doesn't apply here. The CPS also rely on the #LucyLetby case and a point Lord Leggatt made (not about Lucy's case) may spell trouble for
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How are you, the Ministry of actual Justice, deciding who is a criminal before the trial begins?
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While she did not name the victim, Toman gave information which meant it was likely members of the public would be able to identify her.
A woman who breached the anonymity of one of the victims of child sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson has been jailed for three months.
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'When I reported on the CCRC last April, it seemed to be going backwards. The appointment of @VeraBaird has turned it around.' Ray Smith of @InsideTimeUK on the signs of hope at the watchdog including progress on IPPs thejusticegap.com/is-the-ccr…
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Supreme Court to hear case of Benjamin Field, convicted for the murder of Peter Farquhar. Three organisations advocating for victims of domestic abuse-related suicide have intervened in the case defending courts' approach to prosecuting in murder cases thejusticegap.com/interventi…
