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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 3 MIN

Polkinghorne denies direct accusations he killed wife

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Friday was the first time the accusation was ever been put to him under oath, Phillip Polkinghorne told the Coronial inquest that he did not kill his wife. The former eye doctor has faced an intense cross-examination. He has admitted lying many times, but maintains that does not mean he is responsible for Hanna's death. Jessica Hopkins reports.

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