08 Lies in Lismore | BONUS Inquest insider speaks
Summary
Richard Baker interviews Philip Strickland, the counsel assisting at the 2024 inquest into Simone Ströbel’s death, to discuss how the new findings overturned the 2007 conclusions. Strickland explains that Tobias Moran’s lies distorted the initial police investigation, creating "tunnel vision" that hindered the exploration of other suspects and forensic evidence. The discussion highlights the importance of distinguishing between lies of consciousness of guilt and other motivations, while acknowledging the distress caused to Ströbel’s family by the findings. The episode concludes with a call …
Topics discussed
Podcast intro and show description
Host introduction and guest background
Defining the role of counsel assisting the coroner
Guest credentials and previous inquest work
Comparing evidence in the 2007 and 2024 inquests
Impact of Tobias Moran's lies on the investigation
Police focus and potential oversight of other suspects
Legal interpretation of lies and consciousness of guilt
Balancing police focus with impartiality
Challenges of findings conflicting with family wishes
Assessing oversight in the first inquest
Coroner's reliance on evidence and assistance
Critique of early police investigation efforts
Forensic evidence and hair sample matching failures
Unmatched DNA profiles and case resolution potential
Validity of the 'tunnel vision' accusation
Hope for solving the case and appeal to witnesses
Closing remarks and thanks to the guest
Contacting the 2007 counsel assisting and coroner
Police response and current investigation status
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