Julie Ward inquest-father denies bribery allegations

Title

Julie Ward inquest-father denies bribery allegations

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 Sep 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:33

Description

Simon Israel reports from Kenya on the inquest into the death of British photographer, Julie Ward, who died in 1988 whilst on safari in the Masai Mara game reserve. Her father, John Ward, is denying accusations from the Kenyan authorities he tried to bribe the pathologist who was convinced Julie was murdered. At the inquest Dr Abel Youssef Shaker tried to change his story to protect his employer, who is accused of covering up Julie’s death. Includes interview with John Ward who says the pathologist is afraid for himself and his family..

Contributors

John Ward; Simon Israel

Keywords

Homicide; Kenya; Trials; Inquests; Julie Ward; John Ward; Abel Youssef Shaker; Pathologists

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