The Case Of Toyah's Murder: The covert recording of Rajwinder Singh in a police cell
Dec 1, 2025
Joining the discussion is Christopher Testa, a courtroom reporter providing insights into the Rajwinder Singh trial. Testa details a covert recording that implicates Singh, revealing his claims about fleeing from masked attackers. He also explores pivotal DNA evidence presented in court, including a notable 3.7 billion likelihood ratio linking Singh to the crime scene. The episode unpacks the complexities of the case, including testimonies about relationships and alibis, while tension builds as closing arguments approach.
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Covert Watch House Recording Shapes Defence
- An undercover officer recorded about three hours of Rajwinder Singh explaining his version of events in a watch house cell.
- The recording is central to the defence because it contains Singh saying he saw masked men attack Toyah and that he ran away.
Claim He Witnessed The Attack And Fled
- Singh told the undercover officer he saw the killing happen "right in front of me" and that running made him look guilty.
- The audio contains fragments and background noise, so the jury must rely on the tape itself over the transcript.
DNA Shown As Likelihood Ratios
- DNA evidence was presented with likelihood ratios rather than absolutes, stressing probabilistic conclusions.
- One stick sample was 3.7 billion times more likely to include Singh's DNA than not, a key Crown point.
