Rare Y Chromosome Discovery in Bloodstains at Crime Scene
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Forensic investigations into the murder victim have revealed a fascinating case of Chimerism. This means her body harbored genetically distinct cells, resembling those from two different individuals.
The unidentified woman’s cellular composition displayed varying male and female cell ratios across tissues. The most plausible explanation is that she developed from one egg fertilized by two sperm—one carrying an X chromosome and the other a Y chromosome, according to biologists from New Scientist.
“This is an intriguing case, but not entirely unprecedented,” noted David Haig from Harvard University.
Visible signs of chimerism can be rare, though singer Taylor Mule has raised awareness about the condition. Often, genetic testing is the only way to identify it.
This was also true for the murder victim shot and killed in China, where blood analysis at the scene revealed the presence of a Y chromosome, prompting further investigation.
Subsequent tests showed the female (XX) to male (XY) cell ratios varied throughout her body. In one hair sample, the majority were XY cells, while the kidney revealed a balanced mix. The other tissues examined predominantly contained XX cells, albeit in varying amounts.
Typically, XX/XY chimerism is linked to ambiguous sexual characteristics. However, in this instance, the woman’s anatomy offered no indication of her condition, and she had a son—hinting that she may have been unaware of her chimerism.
One known mechanism for XX/XY chimerism formation is through the fusion of non-identical twins. Here, two separately fertilized eggs combine to form a single embryo.
Nevertheless, the X chromosome in the victim’s XY cells matched one of the X chromosomes found in the XX cells, indicating both could have originated from the same egg—thus excluding the fusion theory.
Initially, it was believed that one egg split into two eggs, each of which was fertilized to create two separate embryos that later fused. This theory has been challenged by Chinese forensic experts.
Michael Gabbett at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane argues that this possibility is negated.
“When this type of chimera was first documented in humans, this was the prevailing theory. However, no one has been able to provide substantial evidence for it occurring in humans or other mammals,” Gabbett stated.
Instead, he proposes that one egg was fertilized by two sperm, leading to a triploid fertilized egg that ultimately divided into three. Two cells retained one set from the egg and one from sperm while the third likely contained two sperm sets, leading to its eventual demise.
This rare occurrence, termed “trigametic chimerism,” involves an egg and two sperm, a theory supported by Haig.
This phenomenon is exceedingly rare, and on occasion, the embryo can split, resulting in semi-identical twins and even chimerism. There are only two recorded cases of semi-identical twins, one of which Gabbett was involved in identifying.
For the murder victim, the chimeric cells were present throughout her body, and the Chinese research team asserts this is the first extensive examination of various organs in such cases of triplet chimerism.
Another form, microchimerism, is more prevalent than trigametic chimerism. It occurs when maternal cells invade the fetus or vice versa during pregnancy and can also happen when siblings exchange cells.
POriswork often resembles neither a shield nor a duty; it’s primarily focused on documentation, online training, and educating individuals about driver criminal courses. Yet sometimes, reality echoes artistry. In 2020, the International Police infiltrated Encrochat, an encrypted phone network utilized by organized crime groups globally. They had a staggering 74 days of access to all communications, images, and plans involving drug trafficking, money laundering, scams, and homicide. “It was like LinkedIn for organized crime,” remarks Matt Horn, principal commander of the UK’s National Crime Agency (not an actor from Gavin & Stacey).
Operation Dark Phone: Murder by Text (Sunday, 9pm, Channel 4) presents a documentary drama that artfully centers around these messages, providing a gripping insight into how criminal enterprises function. Here, “sweets” refer to bullets, while “pineapple” signifies a homemade projectile. A violent British criminal, known for lying low in Spain, orchestrates a corrosive attack on a rival, even while sharing images of his breakfast: sliced cucumber with paprika—quite the culinary juxtaposition. The advised trick is to ensure the victim can’t reach the sink, allowing the acid to do its grim work. Not so appetizing.
The show is steeped in remarkably dark humor, largely courtesy of usernames like “Click” on an anonymous platform. Names like “Mystical Steaks,” “Worthy Bridges,” and “Top Shags” contain the absurdity akin to Chris Morris’s work. At one point, an agent describes interactions with the user “Livelong” and “Ball-Sniffer,” assuming the latter’s lowly status. Agents in their respective fields navigate through a thrilling narrative. Typically, they handle fewer than 100 explicit life threats in a year, yet during this operation, they intercepted over 150 in just six weeks. Logistically, that poses a challenge.
Detectives had access to criminal messages for 74 days. Photo: Channel 4
The show excels in captivating its audience. The narrative arc introduces well-developed characters and builds tension towards a crescendo. “Ace-Prospect” is seen importing firearms into the UK, while “Livelong” seeks revenge against him. Neither side, connected through intermediaries, knows the identity of the opposing party. The NCA faces a time crunch, often receiving message data a full day late, leading to a relentless race against time. A dilemma arises when an Ace-Prospect hitman mistakenly delivers a “pineapple” to a rival’s garden without it detonating—how do they safeguard the lives of nearby children while upholding their covert mission?
This narrative is far more enticing than traditional Crimewatch formats. Rather than petty criminals, it presents affluent players orchestrating offenses from afar. Is it ethical? Is there a risk of glamorizing crime? The visual portrayal evokes leisure, showcasing luxurious pools, gym-toned physiques, and cinematic weapons. The actor portraying Livelong bears a striking resemblance to Claes Bang and often appears shirtless. Nevertheless, beneath the surface, it’s a moral tale. The text echoes horrifying fantasies: “I’ll take his eyes out and chase him around all the prisons,” reminiscent of an acid-infused nightmare.
Gang members contributed to their own downfall with constant oversharing, boasting, and vanity. Photo: Channel 4
The allure lies not just in the medium but in the underlying message. The downfall of these criminals stems from superficial behavior, incessant sharing, and physical vanity driven by social media pride. Livelong’s identity is ultimately exposed when he posts a triumphant selfie. Just imagine an old-school criminal’s disbelief at this premise; I envision them slapping their foreheads, only to forget to release their fists and knock themselves out.
The criticism leveled at the series arises from the realization that this isn’t mere dramatization—it’s grounded in reality. Part of the critique stems from fear—a reminder to us that there exist individuals who trivialize their lives and revel in violence. Operation Dark Phone is a four-part documentary series providing a harrowing glimpse into police operations, promising even more astounding revelations as the story unfolds. If your faith in humanity feels shaken, you might want to skip this one. Just in case, you might want to avoid supermarket pineapples too.
Dr. Paul Uribe, a former military pathologist who consulted nationwide and assisted in solving a series of insulin-related murders at a veteran hospital in West Virginia, noted to NBC News that there are insufficient protocols to guide pathologists and emergency room doctors in effectively managing such cases.
“You’re not going to accidentally stumble upon an insulin murder,” Uribe remarked. “You must have a suspect and actively search for it; if you’re not investigating, you won’t discover it.”
For more information on the West Virginia case, tune in to “Devil’s in the Detailing” on “Dateline” tonight at 9 ET/8 CT on April 25th.
While these crimes are uncommon, Uribe highlighted an alarming increase in related incidents across the U.S. In Pennsylvania, several nurses confessed to attempting to murder 19 patients using insulin across five facilities between 2020 and 2023, resulting in 17 fatalities. Additionally, at the West Virginia Veterans Hospital, nurses confessed to killing seven patients with insulin in 2021.
Uribe pointed out that no state has officially established protocols for emergency room physicians and medical inspectors regarding insulin-related cases, noting that only West Virginia has attempted to address this significant oversight. Legislation introduced this year aims to obligate emergency rooms to test for insulin in patients exhibiting symptoms of insulin poisoning.
Jonathan Jones, former president of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, expressed concerns regarding insulin overdoses but asserted that health care should not be legislated.
“The best medical care is delivered by well-educated, trained, and board-certified physicians, not legislators,” he stated in an email to NBC News. “We are committed to continuous medical education regarding this issue and support the standards for specialist physicians, but we oppose mandatory treatment directives.”
He declined to comment on whether emergency rooms should adopt stricter guidelines.
When asked if forensic pathologists need improved protocols, Reade Quinton, president of the National Association of Medical Examiners, replied, “I’m not sure that’s the right question. What medical examiners require is access to field information, witness statements, and medical records without obstruction.”
Michael and Natalie Cochran.Dateline
The chief sponsor of the West Virginia bill did not respond to requests for comment. Nevertheless, the parents of Michael Cochran, after whom the bill is named, believe this legislation could serve as a model for the nation and help others avoid the painful search for answers they endured for years.
“They shouldn’t have to wait for answers as we did,” remarked Cochran’s mother, Donna Bolt, to Dateline. “Six years.”
Seven deceased patients at VA Hospital
Uribe’s investigation into insulin-related murders began at the Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where he was tasked with examining a series of mysterious deaths among elderly patients in late 2018.
These occurrences can result from excessive insulin doses, which regulate blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
Some veterans were diabetic, Uribe recalled, while others were not. He was requested to uncover a definitive piece of evidence that could confirm insulin as the murder weapon.
For emergency room doctors and pathologists, he noted, identifying such cases is complicated due to insulin’s rapid metabolism. The “C-peptide” test referenced in West Virginia law can detect insulin, but timing is crucial. It must be conducted before any treatment interventions for hypoglycemia are started.
“If glucose is administered, it triggers the body’s natural insulin release, negating the C-peptide measurement,” he explained.
Furthermore, many small hospitals lack access to these specific tests.
Uribe described two primary methods for pathologists to detect insulin. One prevalent method involves injection, which may leave temporary traces in body tissues at the injection site. Insulin can also be found in postmortem vitreous fluid from the eye, he noted.
In West Virginia, testing of tissue samples from seven veterans’ remains revealed trace amounts of insulin in some victims, including those without diabetes or any prior prescriptions for the drug.
“This provided conclusive evidence that they had been injected with insulin,” he stated.
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Nursing assistant Letta Mays was later identified as the prime suspect in this case. She confessed to administering a lethal dose of insulin, pleaded guilty to seven counts of second-degree murder and one count of assault with intent to murder concerning the death of an eighth man. Mays was sentenced to seven life terms.
Deadly dose from a pharmacist
In Uribe’s subsequent case, pharmacist Natalie Cochran was convicted in January for giving her husband a lethal dose of drugs amid a conspiracy to cover up millions in fraudulent activities involving friends and relatives.
Resolving this case took several years.
In February 2019, Michael Cochran was found unresponsive and later transitioned from a ventilator to hospice care at the age of 38. His death certificate classified his cause of death as “natural.”
Michael and Natalie Cochran.Dateline
Michael Cochran’s hospital records indicated that upon admission, his blood sugar levels were dangerously low, despite his lack of any diabetes history, Uribe informed. Unfortunately, insulin testing was not conducted at that time.
Still, West Virginia State Police detective Tim Bledsoe suspected Natalie Cochran’s involvement in her husband’s demise. During a search of her home, a partially used vial of insulin was discovered in the refrigerator.
When Bledsoe questioned Natalie about the vial, she claimed it was meant for her neighbor’s diabetic son. However, the neighbor, Jennifer Davis, contradicted this, stating that Natalie had asked for insulin for herself to aid recovery from a fake cancer diagnosis that prosecutors argued she later fabricated.
Davis recalled that Natalie requested insulin the same morning Michael first became ill.
Two years after Michael Cochran’s death, his wife was charged with murder. An autopsy commenced seven months after his passing, but by then, his body was significantly decomposed, leading medical inspectors to classify the cause of death as undetermined, according to Bledsoe.
The timeline regarding the autopsy’s delay and whether insulin testing was conducted post-mortem remains unclear. The West Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Personnel, which oversees medical examinations, did not respond to inquiries.
Uribe expressed skepticism that any post-mortem evidence of insulin could have been retrieved given the elapsed time between Michael’s drug administration and his death.
The inconclusive findings, combined with the absence of concrete evidence, led the Raleigh County District Attorney to lower the charges, according to Tom Truman, the current prosecutor.
“If you lack a medical examiner advocating murder, that’s a significant concern,” he remarked to Dateline.
Re-examination yields clarity
However, two years later, the fees were re-evaluated after Uribe was invited to investigate further. During the new autopsy and examination, Uribe searched for potential injection marks, but by this time, Michael’s body had severely deteriorated, preventing any tests from being taken.
Nonetheless, Uribe noted that potential explanations for Michael Cochran’s hypoglycemia, such as infections and severe sepsis, were not documented in his medical records. Considering the circumstances surrounding his death, Uribe classified it as an insulin murder.
During the trial, the endocrinologist who testified for the prosecution conceded that there was no clear explanation for Michael Cochran’s low blood sugar levels.
Michael and Natalie Cochran.Dateline
Natalie Cochran’s defense attorneys acknowledged her involvement in fraudulent activities with various associates, whereby she also pleaded guilty to a separate federal fraud and money laundering case; however, they insisted that she was innocent of her husband’s death.
On January 29th, following two hours of deliberation, the jury found Natalie Cochran guilty of first-degree murder. She received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
For Uribe, this case, alongside others at the Veterans Hospital, underscores an urgent need for improved insulin overdose protocols.
Such protocols could assist physicians in recognizing red flags like unexplained hypokalemia, which arises from critically low blood sugar levels in non-diabetic patients or from fatal excessive insulin use.
Additionally, he emphasized the need for C-peptide testing to be done prior to any treatment.
Pathologists should look for potential injection sites and conduct vitreous humor tests, he advised.
“If insulin can be detected in the vitreous fluid of someone with no history of diabetes or prior prescriptions, it could substantiate a case,” he concluded.
The southern giant hornet, also known as the “murder hornet”, has been discovered for the first time in Europe.
A study last month confirmed that two pairs of hornets have been found in northern Spain since 2022.
Scientists are looking for wasp nests.
Researchers in Spain are busy discovering the first southern giant hornet nest ever discovered in Europe.
Also known as the “murder hornet” because it is known to kill beehives, this insect grows to an average length of 2 inches. They are native to parts of Asia.India, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
in research published last month Five Spanish scientists described two separate sightings in the journal Ecology and Evolution.The scientific name of the southern giant hornet is Vespa soror. Both were in Cielo, a city in northern Asturias. A pair was discovered in March 2022, and another two in October 2023.
Researchers believe the hornet's nest dates back at least a year.
Asian giant hornet —A closely related species that originates from other parts of Asia, it was first discovered in the US state of Washington in late 2019. The northern hornet and the southern hornet have similar behavior and appearance, but the former ShiChange the nesting period They then build small colonies or nests.
The first northern giant hornet nest discovered in the United States was promptly destroyed in October 2020, but live hornets were discovered in Washington the following year.
Southern giant hornets are known to send out scout teams to find colonies of prey, and the scouts rub their bodies against the hive or nearby plants to signal other hornets to join them. According to Research published in 2021. It then enters the “slaughter stage” where the entire hive can be destroyed within a few hours.
Asian giant hornets have not been found in Europe, neither in the north nor in the south.That's more than the four recorded in Spain. Scientists behind the recent study believe the hornets likely first arrived on a cargo ship.
Omar Sánchez, lead author of the study and zoologistA professor at the University of Oviedo in Spain said he expected the hornets to affect the balance of local ecosystems, as they actively prey on native hornets, bees, butterflies, moths and flies. A long-term decline in bee populations could impact honey availability and disrupt the pollination process that many plants and crops depend on.
“Here in northern Spain, we have another type of Asian hornet called Vespa verntina, which is causing serious damage to the beekeeping industry, so the presence of another hornet could potentially amplify the negative impact. Yes,” he said.
Sánchez added that the researchers:They are trying to find the nest in order to destroy it.
“This species nests more than 30 meters underground, so it's not easy to find, so you have to be a little bit careful,” he says. “We are trying.”
Sánchez said researchers are looking for more hornet sightings.
Sanchez and his study co-authors discovered and captured four of the hornets after hearing from beekeepers in the area that they had seen the unusual-looking hornets. After capturing the wasps, scientists extracted DNA samples and conducted genetic testing and analysis to confirm the species.
Molly Keck, an entomologist at Texas A&M University, said the genetic research that identified this species will “help educate the public and beekeepers and educate local governments so that management planning, education, mapping and distribution can be done.” “This is the first step towards mitigation efforts such as issuing warnings.” . ”
“Most of these invasive species will come in through some port city, so no matter what quarantine or checking measures are in place, there's always a way to find them.” she added.
Keck said countries may need to tighten such processes around the world as a precaution if they want to ensure their cargo is bug-free.
Sanchez said the detection of the southern giant hornet in Spain shows that more hornets are likely to emerge.
“Perhaps in the near future this species will be detected again in other parts of Spain, and perhaps also in Europe,” he says.
The primary suspect in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, believed to be Saudi Arabia’s prime suspect, has reinstated his account following its permanent suspension by the previous owner of Elon Musk’s social media company X. Ta.
Saud al-Qahtani, a former key advisor to Mohammed bin Salman, was directly implicated in Khashoggi’s murder, according to US intelligence assessments released by the Biden administration in 2021.
It has been revealed that the crown prince had sanctioned Operation Grizzly in Turkey, resulting in the death of Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. The US assessment also identified a 15-member Saudi team involved in the murder, including employees of the Saudi Center for Research and Media Affairs (CSMARC) headed by Qahtani, known as the “Lord of the Flies” among Saudi dissidents.
Qahtani and his subordinate Maher Mutreb were sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2018 for their roles in Khashoggi’s murder. Despite earlier sanctions, no evidence linking Qahtani to the crime has been presented.
The reactivation of Qahtani’s account remains unexplained, with speculation suggesting it could be part of Musk’s broader efforts to reinstate suspended users or a technical glitch.
Saudi Arabia, a major investor in X through Kingdom Holding, has had ties with the platform since 2011.
Formerly known as Twitter, X suspended Qahtani’s account in 2019, citing policy violations, shortly after he was reportedly removed from his advisory role. Saudi state media institutions were also targeted for amplifying pro-Saudi messages on social media networks.
After being suspended, Qahtani’s account, with 1.2 million followers, displayed a “suspended” message before going blank. The account is now active again, without new posts.
Qahtani visited New York before Khashoggi’s murder, as indicated by past tweets. Musk’s involvement in reinstating Qahtani’s account remains unclear.
An investigation revealed a network of pro-Saudi X accounts coordinating efforts to reinstate Qahtani’s account, possibly influenced by Saudi stakes in X.
Musk has reinstated other controversial figures on X, raising concerns about the platform’s policies and potential for manipulation. Company X’s media outlet did not provide a comment on the matter.
This fall marks 10 years since we launched the Guardian Long Read. Looking back now, it’s hard to remember how counterintuitive this idea was at the time. At the time, readers were still increasingly willing to read things longer than a few hundred words, or even 140 characters. Creating a space in the Guardian dedicated to publishing multiple 5,000 (or more) words a week, many of which take months or even years to produce, is a strange project. It seemed like. Thankfully, our readers aren’t, and we’ve learned a lot about everything from the “brutal, paranoid and failed” Home Office and the fight against Islamic State to the strange world of competitive farming and the rise of hygge. They embraced our deeply researched stories.
Just a few months after launching The Long Read, our audio team had the bright idea to start the Audio Long Read Podcast. The idea was simple: get a good voice actor to read the article. That was it. We found that our listeners loved it. (A few years ago, I met Ed Miliband briefly and he said he likes to listen to podcasts when he swims in the pool.)
Since then, we’ve created well over 1,000 audio long reads. If you spend 12 hours a day doing nothing, it would take you about two months to listen to everything. While we wholeheartedly support this way of spending your time, we’ve selected just five of our favorites below.
We also have a range of 10th-anniversary content available in our audio long-form feed, and earlier this week, we began a roundtable discussion between editors about the section’s past, present, and future. And over the next 10 weeks, the podcast will be highlighting some of our favorite audio long reads from each year, along with new introductions from authors.
david wolf The Guardian Editor-in-Chief’s Long Read
This week’s picks
Tom Kerridge and Chris Stark, hosts of the podcast Proper Tasty Pub Quiz Photo: Daniel Billinghurst
Margate murder case Audible, all episodes now available Sheridan Smith and Joanne Froggatt lead the cast in this dangerously gluttonous untrue crime drama. A serial murder case occurs once every 10 years, and as a forensic psychologist, detective, and local newspaper reporter discuss the case, it becomes clear that not everyone’s testimony is reliable. Although the story is scripted, it sounds like a convincing true crime story, thanks to the actors’ deft direction and a refreshingly understated realism. Hannah Verdier
Single women in your area Wide range of weekly episodes available Prepare for contagious hysteria. In this raucous giggle-fest, hear comedians Harriet Kemsley and Amy Gledhill grapple with being single in your 30s. Is true love lurking on rodeo night? How can I find a partner who will please my picky 2-year-old daughter? Is true love washing someone’s skid-marked pants? All will be revealed. Alexi Duggins
The Secret World: Alphayed, Harrods Predator BBC Sounds, all episodes now available This Mohamed Al-Fayed expose series may be a little stilted in narration, but the victims’ astonishing testimonies are truly heart-wrenching. Hearing the stories of staff who have had their crotches grabbed, been raped, or had their ovaries checked by an in-house doctor is horrifying and a testament to the courage of those who speak out. advertisement
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correct delicious pub quiz Wide range of weekly episodes available Every week, award-winning chef Tom Kerridge and broadcaster friend Chris Stark invite you to take part in a pub quiz at Kerridge’s gourmet bar, The Butcher’s Tap and Grill in Chelsea. Celebrity guests will be answering questions and giving food talks, with the first few episodes starting with Jamie Redknapp and Pixie Lott. Holly Richardson
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Dapper Laughs, Jimmy Carr, Dave…a “joke” era phenomenon explored in a long-running Guardian series in 2017. Illustration: Guardian Design Team
this week, charlie lindler choose the best five Guardian audio long text readingfrom Archie Brand’s essay on the rise and fall of ‘jokes’ to Michael Aylwin’s shocking account of his wife’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
era of jokes Archie Bland’s 2017 read takes us back to the heyday of LadBible and Dapper Laughs. So we examine the era of brash and gory comedy and ask what it was all about. Archie meets a group of “party pilgrims” who take a night boat from Ayia Napa to Syria, tracing the history of youth magazines and interrogating the pinnacle of this strange culture. Richard Keys and Andy Gray are questioned over their departure from Sky over sexism. A comment that, in the immortal words of “Kesey,” was “just a joke.” “Is it time to get off the banter bus?” the piece asks. Yes, of course, but this great piece is worth riding one last time.
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How a dazzling creative wife in her 40s recovered from Alzheimer’s disease In August this year, Guardian journalist Michael Aylwin wrote a remarkable article about his wife Vanessa and her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Aylwin considers Vanessa’s early signs of dementia, her strength as the disease ate away at her, and recalls how their relationship changed as it took hold. This is a tough, must-read book that reveals the truth about the disease, the strain it places on marriages, and the damage that can be done by not speaking up about its effects. Michael’s description of his “dazzling and creative” wife and her “cruel and unanswerable” degradation is even more moving when heard in his own words.
My 4 miscarriages: Why is pregnancy loss so mysterious? This 2020 full-length book explores perhaps the most personal burden of all: fertility. After experiencing four consecutive miscarriages, journalist Jenny Agg explores the words we use to describe losing a pregnancy, the circumstances of miscarriage care, and what she could do to change what happened to her. I decided to investigate whether there was anything I could do. Agg gracefully writes, “To become pregnant again after a previous miscarriage is to live at the crossroads of two lives,” and Emma Powell matches her in a gripping reading of her profound words. . Additionally, Agg delves deeper into the urgent need for better miscarriage treatment on this 2021 episode of Today in Focus.
How sandwiches consumed Britain Believe it or not, there was a time before Pret a Manger, Greggs and Tesco meal deals. Lunch used to be something completely different. So how did we arrive at the sandwich monoculture? Author Sam Knight traces the packaged sandwich back to its roots in the 1980s, and how Marks & Spencer’s Egg and Cress Triangle came to be in the 80s. We look at how it has grown into a £billion industry, where ‘sandwich people’ have come to pre-empt and often dictate what people eat for lunch. Knight reads this episode’s story with the same sense of wonder and whimsy with which he wrote the original.
Cotton Capital: Repulsion – How slavery research came under criticism As part of The Guardian’s 2023 series examining the paper’s founder and its historical links to slavery, Samira Shackle will be reviewing a series of articles taking place at universities and other public institutions. We delved into similar studies and the harsh backlash that accompanied them. Shackle meets intrepid historian Nicholas Bel Romero and accompanies him on his quest to understand Cambridge’s troubled past. It’s not just about how scholarship drew from slavery, but, in Shackle’s words, “how that scholarship may have reinforced, validated, or challenged race-based thinking.” . Important parts of your report will be more convincing in audio format. To learn more about the Cotton Capital project, visit the project homepage or sign up for our 15-week newsletter series.
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