It is 6 January 2016, and two women meet at an upscale café in Jakarta for coffee and cocktails.

One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The fourth episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at expert witnesses, Jessica’s life in Australia, and how we portray women in the media.

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Sources:

‘Jessica Wongso found guilty in cyanide coffee case, but she may not yet have had a fair trial’ - The Conversation

Cyanide coffee murder: Alleged killer Jessica Wongso had Australian restraining order, court told - Sydney Morning Herald

Jessica mentally fit, says expert - Jakarta Post

Of the cyanide trial and stigma against mental disorders - Jakarta Post

“They've taken her!" — Psychoanalytic perspectives on mediating maternity, feeling and loss - Caroline Bainbridge

Photo credit: AAP/Oscar Siagian via the Conversation

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