Shortcut: What happened to 3-year-old Lachie Jones? - ATC International

January 21, 2026·15 min·1 clip

How could a toddler walk 1.2km barefoot with a full nappy and no marks on his feet?

Investigative journalists Melanie Reid and Bonnie Sumner discuss the mysterious death of 3-year-old Lachie Jones in New Zealand, exploring contradictions in the police's accidental drowning ruling, unreliable witness testimony, and the father's relentless pursuit of truth. The episode delves into the coroner's inquest findings that criticized the investigation and left many questions unanswered.

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