On the day that was supposed to see the closing statements of WA’s trial of the century to begin, an 11th-hour decision was made to delay proceedings for 24-hours, due to sickness.

As Tim Clarke explains in this episode, the WA Courts said a “public health concern” was the reason for the delay.

It’s believed it was the lead prosecutor Carmel Barbagallo who was unwell, however, that hasn’t been confirmed.

If that is the case, Claremont in Conversation resident defence lawyer Damien Cripps said any lawyer needs to be in the best condition possible to be able to deliver their case to its full potential.

And after all, we’re no longer being told to ‘soldier on’ through sickness in any workplace. The message now - if you’re sick, stay home.

As the accused parents waited inside court and around 30 members of the public were queuing outside this morning, they were told court wouldn’t be happening.

The decision so last-minute, even the accused Bradley Edwards had been transported from Casuarina prison to attend his trial.

So far, court is due to resume on Tuesday for day 86, where the closing statements of the prosecution are expected to begin.

Join Natalie Bonjolo, Tim Clarke and Damien Cripps as they discuss today’s events, and answer some of your listener questions.

If you have any questions for the Claremont in Conversation podcast team, send them in to [email protected]

The West Australian has also released a two-part video series, as Tim Clarke takes you through the areas which are key to the trial, from Claremont, where the women went missing, to Hollywood hospital and to the sites were Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon’s bodies were found.

To watch those videos, head to:

Part 1:

https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-on-a-visual-tour-of-claremont-ng-b881516606z

Part 2:

https://thewest.com.au/news/claremont-serial-killings/claremont-serial-killings-trial-tim-clarke-takes-you-to-wellard-and-eglington-ng-b881517153z

 

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