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Seating plans and dinner rolls became the unlikely focus of Complainant M’s cross-examination, as Alan Jones’s defence barrister sought to expose any inconsistencies in his allegations.  In this episode, Isobel Roe explains how the defence led M to admit a discrepancy between  his police statement and what he’s said in court about an alleged kiss from Alan Jones.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

"He could destroy people" — this is why the newest complainant in Alan Jones's trial said he avoided challenging the broadcaster about his alleged assaults. In this episode, Isobel Roe details the allegations Complainant M has made against Alan Jones, and recaps some very animated evidence from writer Peter FitzSimons. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Also, the sentence for Timothy Loosemore, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Maree Vermont has been handed down. Details here. For a recap on this case, listen to all four episodes of The Case of the Air B&B Guest here.  Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Insults about Kate McClymont - the journalist who first reported Alan Jones abuse allegations - have been read out in court, as the prosecution challenged a witness on their memory of Complainant C’s allegations.  In this episode, Stocky and Isobel explain how the prosecution cross-examined the witness about their loyalty to Alan Jones. Isobel also outlines how Complainant C considered taking legal action against Alan Jones at one point.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Witnesses have given evidence about an alleged 'under the table' touching incident at a Sydney lunch, but a new witness alleged to have seen the assault, says he doesn't remember the lunch at all.  Reporter Isobel Roe recaps the key moments from court, including the confrontational end to former 2GB rival Ray Hadley's cross examination.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Former 2GB rival Ray Hadley has conceded he sent text messages to Complainant C about Alan Jones, saying “that bloke needs to be destroyed".  Isobel Roe takes you through the past week of evidence with Stocky, including alleged threats to a witness, as well as a surprising moment that made her the focus of the courtroom.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Irma Palasics's family hoped her killers would die in prison. Now Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy have been sentenced, and it seems likely at least one of them will.  Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver return to the pod to reveal the length of the sentences Justice Mossop delivered and describe the intergenerational effects the crime has had on Irma and Gregor Palasics's family.  You can catch up on earlier episode of The Case Of The Two Intruders here  If you have any questions for Liz, James or Stocky you’d like answered in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

A former 2GB colleague and friend of Alan Jones has been accused of tailoring his evidence to favour his friend. Isobel Roe recounts how Jason Morrison was declared an unfavourable witness in court and explains why the trial has stalled over legal argument. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Complainant C alleges Alan Jones touched him under the table at a Sydney lunch, in front of other guests. Now two of those lunch guests have given evidence. One describing Complainant C as looking "distraught", while the other said he didn't see anything worrying. Sydney reporter Isobel Roe recaps all the evidence, including former 2GB broadcaster Jason Morrison's account of the lunch, and we do an inbox deep dive to answer your most pressing questions about the trial. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.

Graphic text messages between Alan Jones and Complainant C were the focus of cross examination in court this week. Sydney reporter, Isobel Roe recaps the key moments, including when tensions flared between defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC and the complainant. We also learn why Judge Glenn Walsh gave himself a five-minute time out to consider a legal issue he said he has never seen before. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.

Day two of Erin Patterson's appeal saw the prosecution arguing for triple murderer Erin Patterson never to be released.  Kristian Silva explains how her sentenced was debated, as well as the remainder of Patterson's broader appeal grounds, which she claims led to a miscarriage of justice.  We also answer your questions and address some feedback we've received in our inbox.  Listen back to every episode of Mushroom Case Daily here If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

On the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal her barrister argued there was a "catastrophic" arrangement during verdict deliberations, despite conceding there was no evidence jurors interacted with prosecutors and police while staying in the same hotel. Kristian Silva joins Stocky to talk through the grounds of appeal her defence are using to overturn her triple murder conviction — and how they have been countered by the prosecution so far. If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Complainant C has detailed allegations Alan Jones kissed and touched him without consent, and said he later told rival broadcaster Ray Hadley about the alleged incidents. Isobel Roe takes Stocky through C's sometimes emotional testimony, the power dynamic between the two, as well as the cross-examination's focus on "uncomfortable" texts C sent Mr Jones. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Complainant J's friends and family have given evidence which has led the prosecution to alter dates on some charges - something Alan Jones's defence has objected to.  Sydney reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the conflicting evidence and Judge Glenn Walsh's response to the discrepancies.   If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Complainant J’s week of evidence has wrapped up, after a series of confrontational lines of questioning from Alan Jones’s defence barrister.  Court reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the key moments in the long cross examination, and re-examination from the Crown.  We also answer your questions on what is actually illegal about the allegations, why certain questions are allowed when cross examining alleged victims, and more.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

With a suppression order now revoked, we can reveal Complainant J repeatedly denied a financial motive for his sexual assault allegations against Alan Jones.  Isobel Roe and Stocky break down all the key lines of questioning in the cross examination so far, and Complainant J's responses.  If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    Watch this episode here: The Case Of... & Mushroom Case Daily - YouTube  Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Alan Jones allegedly told Complainant J "there are no rules" before an alleged assault at his country property in Fitzroy Falls. Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir's cross examination has included a line of questioning the prosecution says should not be admissible. Sydney reporter Isobel Roe and Stocky were both in court for Complainant J's cross examination — including the portions that have now been suppressed, while the judge decides their relevance. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Watch this episode here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Alan Jones allegedly kissed a teenager and touched his genitals in the early 2000s, a Sydney court has heard. Reporter Isobel Roe and host Stephen Stockwell break down all the biggest moments from the first day of this highly anticipated trial. Alan Jones denies all the charges against him. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Watch this episode on YouTube here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43 The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Prosecutors have won a battle to include evidence at trial that alleges Alan Jones had a tendency for taking a sexual interest in younger men. Sydney court reporter Isobel Roe is covering the case for the pod and tells Stocky what this evidence includes, and what the key complainants are alleging Alan Jones did to them. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

New details have been revealed in court, shedding light on why a murder charge against the man last seen with Brunswick teenager Isla Bell was dropped. The details came out during a judgement regarding whether Marat Ganiev would still have to face the remaining lesser charge — attempting to pervert the course of justice — relating to his actions after Ms Bell's death. Kristian Silva returns to the pod to break down the judgement with Stephen Stockwell. For more background, listen to our previous episode explaining Marat Ganiev's bid to throw out case. If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Queensland law enforcement has cracked down on a content creator who published the name of a high-profile person implicated in an extortion case. The content creator allegedly breached a suppression order more than 50 times, and is now facing charges for the alleged offending. Investigative reporter Grace Tobin and Cairns reporter Conor Byrne explain how the next phase of this bizarre story unfolded. If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

A Queensland man is accused extorting his former partner by threatening to expose her alleged past affair with a high-profile public figure. The identity of the high-profile man has been suppressed even though he's not accused of any wrongdoing. Cairns reporter Conor Byrne and investigative reporter Grace Tobin join the pod to explain what we can and can't report and why. If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The man originally charged with Isla Bell's murder has made an application to have the only remaining charge against him thrown out permanently.  Marat Ganiev was charged with Isla's murder after the 19-year-old's body was found at a tip in Melbourne's east in 2024. That charge was then downgraded to manslaughter, and later replaced with attempting to pervert the course of justice.  Kristian Silva returns to the pod to explain why Marat Ganiev's barrister is now applying for a permanent stay on the remaining charge.  Listen to our previous episode explaining how Isla’s alleged murder case collapsed.   If you have any questions you’d like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Former powerhouse broadcaster Alan Jones will fight 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, in a trial starting next month. Pre-trial hearings are underway to nail down evidence and finalise the charges, with Sydney reporter Isobel Roe there for it all. In this episode, Isobel takes Stocky through the Local Court pre-trial hearings so far in Sydney, and the background to the case. If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Jana Armstrong's family filled a Toowoomba courtroom today to watch her former partner Dharminder Singh face a murder charge. Senior reporter Cindy Wockner has been following the case and explains the investigation over the past week, and the extraordinary scenes in court this morning. If you have any questions you'd like Cindy and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Two juries struggled to reach a verdict for Timothy Loosemore, the last eventually settling on manslaughter. In this episode we look at what might have stopped them from convicting him of murder. In the final part of The Case of The Airbnb Guest, Anna McGuinness and Stocky discuss the questions that may have been left in the jury's mind and we hear what Maree Vermont's children thought of the verdict. Anna's latest reporting of the case can be found here: Maree Vermont's sons speak of devastation after Airbnb guest found guilty of killing her If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The prosecution's final pitch to the jury described Timothy Loosemore as a man who snapped and murdered Maree Vermont, but the defence told them they hadn't heard the evidence to back up that story. In this episode, Bendigo reporter Anna McGuinness explains the closing arguments and what Timothy Loosemore told police when he was in a hospital bed after the fire. If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of. Editor's note 7/7/26: Today's episode has been republished with updated audio after an initial publishing error.

The prosecution describes Timothy Loosemore as an ex-lover driven to murder by rejection. The defence says he's a welcome help around the stone house. So which was he? In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness tells Stocky how Maree Vermont's friends described the relationship, and what the fire investigator found at the scene. If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

After welcoming a British visitor named Timothy Loosemore, Maree Vermont's house went up in flames, and her body was found in the ruins. How did things go so wrong? In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness explains the prosecution's case against Timothy Loosemore, and how the defence argued back in his trial this year. If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Two Australian women — Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad — have been charged with owning a Yazidi slave in Syria while living under ISIS rule. Reporter James Oaten tells Stocky what life was like for the teenage slave, and the arguments for and against bail for both Kawsar and her daughter Zeinab. UPDATE 26/6/26: Since publishing this episode, alleged slave-owner Kawsar Ahmad has been granted bail by a Melbourne Magistrate. More details: 'ISIS bride' Kawsar Ahmad charged with slavery offences is granted bail

ISIS-linked women returning to Australia from Syria will face domestic courts for charges including crimes against humanity: slavery and being member of a terrorist organisation.  Melbourne reporter James Oaten returns to the pod and explains the legal process to now and the political and media storm these women faced upon their arrival.  Extra reporting by James Oaten: Australian kids returned from Syria deserve compassion, says grandfather — ABC News  If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree was tried for murder in relation to her son's overdose death, and acquitted in May. The jury didn't know she also was facing a murder charge for her second daughter, Erin. In this episode, Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto joins Stocky to explain why Maree was accused of killing Erin, a dramatic morning in court and why we had to keep this secret from you.    If you have any questions you’d like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    You can listen back to The Case Of Maree Crabtree, starting with episode one - 01 | Maree Crabtree | A mother tried for murder - ABC listen  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Thirty-six years after he killed his wife, Robert Fulton changed his name to Raymond Reddington, the lead character in US crime show, The Blacklist. We discovered another connection to this program not mentioned in the trial. Stocky, David Weber and Clare Rawlinson discuss the sentence, the name change and why Raymond Reddington didn't receive a non-parole period. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

An anonymous letter was sent to Sharon Fulton's coronial inquest, claiming to know who killed her and where her body was. But who wrote this letter, and can it be believed? Court reporter David Weber reveals who the author was and what the jury decided at the end of the trial in this 40-year-old cold case. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Sharon Fulton was looking into divorcing her husband months before her disappearance. He stood to lose everything. Was this a motive for murder? In this episode, Perth reporter David Weber describes what Sharon wanted out of a divorce. David also explains the defence argument she may have been a victim of Perth serial killers 'The Birnies', and her son's attempt to find the truth. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Sharon Fulton dropped her three-year-old son at daycare in Perth's north and never returned to pick him up. Forty years later, her husband Robert Fulton is charged with murder. In this series, Perth court reporter, David Weber, retells the trial of Raymond Reddington — formerly Robert Fulton. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Jack McLennan went missing in October 2024 from Ficks Crossing, a small town in southeast Queensland. A few of his personal belongings have been found scattered kilometers apart; a pair of cheap trainers, a hat and wallet, but no sign of Jack. In this episode of The Case Of, we retrace his last moments with Rob Burgin, the host of the ABC's latest Unravel series: What Became of Jack? If you have any information on Jack's disappearance, email the Unravel team at unraveltruecrime@abc.net.au The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Erin Patterson’s appeal against her three murder convictions has been scheduled for August 19. Why? We thought you might need a refresher.  In this episode we revisit the grounds of appeal with Melbourne Court reporter, Kristian Silva – taking you into the Mushroom Case Daily archives to remind you of the grounds Patterson is appealing her conviction on.   The prosecution’s appeal for a longer sentence will also begin on August 19 at the Court of Appeal.  If you have any questions you’d like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart were killed by Dezi Freeman in August 2025. Now, the Victorian state coroner has shared new details about their final moments.  Wodonga reporter Ashlee Aldridge was one of the first reporters on the ground in Porepunkah when the officers were killed. She pieces together the events based on the coroner’s information and her own recollection of that day.  PLUS: We’ve got the latest on Erin Patterson’s appeal against her three murder convictions, likely to be heard later this year. More detail is available in our episode Mushroom Lunch: Erin Patterson’s appeal explained.   If you have any questions you’d like Ashlee and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.  The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Dezi Freeman - wanted for the murder of two police officers - was shot and killed in March this year. More details of that day have now been revealed in the Coroner’s court.  Wodonga reporter Ashlee Aldridge knows the area well, and reveals for the first time the police’s version of events presented to the inquest into the fugitive’s death.  If you have any questions you’d like Ashlee and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We’ve been getting a lot of emails asking if we’re going to cover the case Samantha Murphy, the Ballarat jogger who went missing on the morning of February 4, 2024.  Ballarat reporter Laura Mayers joins the pod to explain the story up to here, and where the proceedings stand. We also let you in on a few other big cases we have on our radar, heading to court later in the year.  If you have any questions, you’d like Laura and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

A defendant's cancer diagnosis can now be revealed, along with details of a second police sting that helped link one of the intruders to the crime scene. Reporter Elizabetth Byrne explains how she campaigned the court to release more information about the two intruders, including previously suppressed stories of knuckle dusters, cable ties and a truckload of stolen cigarettes. Liz and James Vyver return to the pod to talk through the revelations. If you have any questions for Liz, James or Stocky you'd like answered in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

A strange note found in Jonathan Crabtree's rubbish bin was one of the final pieces of evidence the jury saw. ABC Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto reveals what it said, and the role it may have played in the jury finding Maree Crabtree not guilty of murdering her son. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Maree Crabtree's daughter Tara gave critical evidence in the murder case — but she did so with one condition. Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto explains what deal was done in order for Tara to turn crown witness. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Isla Bell met a man, never came home, then her body was found in a tip. But now, no one will face charges for her death — why? Reporter Kristian Silva explains the timeline of the Brunswick teenager's death and the investigation that followed, leading to a shocking change from the Office of Public Prosecutions. If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Maree Crabtree was accused of killing her son with a drug laced-smoothie, in a murder trial which ended this week. Brisbane reporter Talissa Siganto joins Stocky to explain how the trial unfolded and why Maree's daughter was central to the jury's decision in this case. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

After five months in prison, croc wrangler Matt Wright announced his release from jail via an Instagram post.  Darwin reporter, Olivana Loutharis returns to the pod to explain how it all unfolded.   The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

In all the trials we've covered, we've never heard directly from a victim or their family. This episode we change that. Irma Palasics's grandson, John Mikita, joins the pod to reveal his thoughts on the verdict, and describe the Irma and Gregor Palasics he knew and loved. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Five days after Kumanjayi Little Baby's body was found, her accused murderer has been called to court in Alice Springs. Reporter Olivana Lathouris attended the hearing and told Stocky about the scenes in court and across town, where the Walpiri community has begun its sorry business. If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

From the evidence we think convicted Irma's killers to what haunts us most from this trial — it's time to tell you what we really think. As we await sentencing, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver sit down with Stocky to reflect on the case and the verdict. If you have any questions for Liz, James or Stocky you'd like answered in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

An undercover trip to Hungary was a key part of the Irma Palasics murder investigation – and just one of the things the jury never heard about. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver reveal some of the most fascinating parts of the case that we weren't able to discuss until after a verdict was delivered. If you have any questions for Liz, James or Stocky you'd like answered in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

As soon as special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested for alleged war crimes, you started to email us. Now he's been released on bail and we didn't want to leave you hanging. In this episode, the ABC's legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell explains the arguments heard in court, why bail was granted and the eye-watering security that was paid on Ben Roberts-Smith's behalf. Catch up on Jamie's reporting of this case here: Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over alleged war crime of murder offences — ABC News Indemnified soldiers give evidence in Ben Roberts-Smith case, documents show — ABC News If you have any questions you'd like Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

You asked, and now we can finally unpack the controversial undercover operation that police used to pursue Steve Fabriczy — a 'Mr Big' sting. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and ABC Unravel reporter Alicia Bridges explain how the method works, its weaknesses, and why it has faced restrictions in other countries. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

After five days of deliberations, the jury has decided whether Steve Fabriczy and Joseph Vekony are guilty of murdering Irma Palasics. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver take us inside the courtroom as the jury return their verdict and talk through the key evidence which led to their decision. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

With the jury dismissed, we dive into the questions we couldn't answer during the trial. Did the media treat the victim fairly? Why didn't we use the term 'domestic violence'? What do we know about Geoffrey McLean's other body parts? Eva and Stocky answer all your most pressing questions, and Eva reveals a surprising exchange she had with one of the four accused in court. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The trial of Steve Fabriczy and Joseph Vekony reached its penultimate moment with closing arguments from each side put before a packed courtroom. It's now up to the jury to decide if these men murdered Irma Palasics. In this episode Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver describe the final bids, with the prosecution highlighting DNA evidence they say places the accused at the scene and the defence questioning the quality of the investigation. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Following a week of closed court deliberations, the murder trial of Geoffrey McLean has been abandoned — a mistrial has been declared. In this episode, Eva Blandis explains to Stephen Stockwell what happened, who was at fault and what comes next. If you have any questions you'd like Eva or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

There's a lot of confusion about suppression orders. When are they used? Why are they necessary? Are they an affront to open justice? Retired Supreme Court judge Betty King knows them well, indeed she once referred to herself as the 'queen of banning things'. In a special episode of The Case Of, Betty King explains when and why they're needed and also how they can be abused. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Defence counsel has challenged investigators about the possibility of a third intruder, during the final stages of Irma Palasics's murder trial. In this episode, Liz, James and Stocky discuss the last cross examinations and evidence put to the jury, before the prosecution rested its case. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Following an extensive search for Geoffrey McLean in 2022, SA police elevated the missing persons case to a major crime. However, for the last week the court has been closed to the public, including journalists and the jury, whilst legal argument takes place. Adelaide reporter Eva Blandis, joins Stocky from outside the court waiting for the trial to continue. If you have any questions you'd like Eva or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kyle Sandilands may have been taken off air, but he's still making news — this time, in court.

A detective has given evidence that accused murderer Steve Fabriszy revealed a very specific detail about what he did inside the house the night Irma Palasics was killed.  In this episode we hear descriptions of crime scene photographs, including an image of the secret cash compartment in the Palasics’s home. The jury also heard how the Y2K craze interfered with gathering evidence.  Images from the ransacked house and the secret compartment can be seen on Instagram  Facebook  If you have any questions you’d like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Joseph Vekony insists he had never been to Canberra — where Irma was murdered in 1999 — and has presented a three-pronged alibi which has been tested in court. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver explain who Joseph Vekony is; his life in Hungary and Melbourne and the surprising depth of his friendship with his co-accused, Steve Fabriczy. If you have any questions you'd like Liz and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Police drew Steve Fabriczy into a fake criminal network, in an attempt to find out what happened the night Irma Palasics was killed. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver explain the details of this undercover operation — including a meeting Mr Fabriczy had with a fake crime boss at Melbourne's Crown Casino. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Months before Geoffrey McLean's body was found in a wheelie bin in Adelaide's north, the 55-year-old's car was set on fire, and hydrochloric acid was thrown on him. The man behind these attacks is Anthony Lloyd — one of accused killer Sheree Glastonbury's exes — and now he has given evidence about those attacks and why he made them. Reporters Eva Blandis and Jordanna Schriever break down Anthony Lloyd's evidence and cross examination with Stephen Stockwell. If you have any questions you'd like Eva, Jordanna or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

DNA samples lifted from a balaclava, a water jug and a milk bottle are key to identifying who killed Irma Palasics, according to the prosecution. And the jury is now being shown what was found. However, a lot has changed in forensic pathology over the past 25 years, making it a tough job for the biologist giving evidence in the trial. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

As the pathologist tasked with explaining Irma Palasic's cause of death gave his evidence, he criticised the quality of the reports he relied on, revealing a surprising oversight. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne explains to Stephen Stockwell how defence barristers used these revelations. The jury also heard about how milk was packaged for Canberra in 1999 — a nod to DNA evidence found on a milk bottle at the crime scene. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Police spent more than a week combing through the Palasics home following the fatal home invasion in 1999, but under cross examination the defence elicited a potentially crucial concession from the man who led that search. In this episode, reporters Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver describe the meticulous path which was cleared to Irma's body to preserve the crime scene and the importance of the Melbourne shoe library. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

On Thursday the 18th of August 2022, Geoffrey McLean played golf and spent time at the pub with friends, but after 5pm no-one could raise him. The prosecution alleges this was because he'd been murdered. In this episode, Adelaide court reporter Eva Blandis explains what the last contact with Geoffrey McLean was and what the forensic pathologist found when he examined his remains. If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Irma and Gregor Palasics kept large amounts of cash hidden inside their house in "every nook and cranny". The prosecution alleges one of the men accused of Irma's 1999 murder was also involved in an earlier attack at a different home, pointing to DNA samples recovered at both crimes. In this episode, ABC reporters Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver recap the key moments in court, including the jury watching video of a police interview with Gregor at hospital, in the hours after Irma's murder. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

In 1999, Irma Palasics died during a violent home invasion in Canberra. She and her husband were tied up, beaten and gagged while two masked intruders stole cash and jewellery. Twenty-six years later, Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy are on trial for Irma's murder, as well as charges of assault, forcible confinement and burglary. Veteran court reporter Elizabeth Byrne joins Stocky to lay out the openings in the trial, including allegations of a covert police operation, DNA evidence and previous burglaries on the Palasics. If you have any questions you'd like Liz and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Geoffrey McLean's 'best mate' and golfing buddy has told the jury about tensions he saw in Mr McLean's relationship with his accused killer, Sheree Glastonbury. In this episode, Adelaide court reporter Eva Blandis also recaps evidence from witnesses who saw the bin being moved, and details from the Forensic Response Unit at SA Police who had the gruesome task of inspecting the bin. If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The household wheelie bin containing the remains of Geoffrey McLean was discovered in a vacant block in Adelaide's northern suburbs, by a man there to cut the grass. Adelaide court reporter, Eva Blandis, tells Stocky who the first witnesses were in the murder trial, including the contractor who found shovels, a bag of lime and the foul-smelling wheelie bin with screws and tape sealing it shut. If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Four people are on trial for murder and assisting in the murder of Adelaide man Geoffrey McLean, whose remains were found in a wheelie bin on a vacant block. Court reporter, Eva Blandis is following the trial and explains to Stephen Stockwell what each defendant is accused of and how prosecutors say this man came to such a grisly end. If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Adelaide man, Shaun Dunk told police he went into a real estate agent with the intention to kill someone. ABC reporter, Eva Blandis explains to Stephen Stockwell that before a trial can begin, the court must determine whether Mr Dunk was mentally competent at the time. If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The Obeids' made $30 million in a corrupt conspiracy to profit from mining, and that money has never been recovered. Until yesterday, Eddie Obeid, his son Moses, and former NSW Labor Minister Ian McDonald continued to protest their innocence through the courts. In this episode, the ABC's High Court reporter Elizabeth Byrne joins Stephen Stockwell in Canberra to break down the Obeid's and McDonald's final attempt to appeal their convictions, and how it was shut down. If you have any questions, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are trying — and failing — to sue an Adelaide YouTuber, Nathan Pope, for defamation. The case is being brought in a Florida court despite none of the parties residing in that US state. In this episode, South Australian ABC reporter George Yankovich takes us through the defamation case, how he first came across Nathan Pope's work, and what the next step is for the Tate brothers. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Greg Lynn has returned to court this week, a month after the dramatic revelation his murder conviction would be overturned and a retrial set. In June 2024, a jury found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Carol Clay but not guilty of murdering her camping partner, Russell Hill. In this episode, reporter Sacha Payne unpacks the "substantial miscarriage of justice", that three judges decided warranted the quashing of Lynn's conviction and a retrial for Carol Clay's alleged murder. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

A son of AFL royalty used his privilege to its full extent when he was accused of rape, but it didn't stop a jury finding him guilty. In this episode, reporter Alexandra Alvaro explains to Stephen Stockwell how Tom Silvagni's family tried to keep his name out of the news, but how that didn't protect him from a takedown by the judge during sentencing. Now, Tom Silvagni is appealing his conviction. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

It's been six years since Kumanjayi Walker was killed by Constable Zachary Rolfe, and six months since Coroner Elizabeth Armitage found that racism was a factor in Kumanjayi's killing. In this episode, Melissa Mackay and Stephen Stockwell examine what has changed in the police force since these damning findings, and the lasting effect on the community. Also, we answer your questions and read some of the heartfelt reflections that have poured in. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025. In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody. For more on the Coroner's findings check out this article from Mel.You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner here.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised this episode discusses an Aboriginal person who has died. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Racist police awards, private text messages and Kumanjayi Walker's troubled upbringing: the NT Coroner went deep when investigating the cause of the Yuendumu shooting in 2019. In this episode Melissa Mackay retraces the evidence presented to the Coronial Inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, with all the tense courtroom moments and alarming revelations. If you want to read more about the awards mentioned in this episode, check out this article by Mel. If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Zachary Rolfe's trial revolved around a seconds-long shooting, which the jury saw direct evidence of via body-worn video footage. However, it was the intention behind those shots that was debated — and that Mr Rolfe eventually defended from the witness box. In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how Zachary Rolfe described his actions and intentions under cross examination, before the jury found him not guilty. If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Four days after shooting Kumanjayi Walker, Zachary Rolfe was charged with murder. Two years later he was in the Northern Territory Supreme Court arguing against that charge. In this episode, reporter Melissa Mackay describes the unusual series of events that surround this high-profile trial, and talks through the key arguments each side made to the court before the jury found Mr Rolfe not guilty. If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker and Constable Zachary Rolfe came from two different worlds within Australia. On November 9, 2019, those worlds collided in a fatal confrontation, in a small red house within the remote community of Yuendumu. In the first chapter of The Case of Kumanjayi Walker, reporter Melissa Mackay introduces the two people at the centre of this story, explains how they came face to face that night and how police and the community reacted after the three fatal shots were fired. If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker was a young Walpiri-Luritja man, shot by a police officer in the remote community of Yuendumu in 2019. It was a confrontation that lasted seconds, but continues to reverberate today. His death caught the nation's attention, sparked a groundswell of activism, and ignited battles within politics and the police force. In The Case Of Kumanjayi Walker, Stephen Stockwell and reporter Melissa Mackay will retrace the murder trial and inquest that followed this death, and unpack the years-long impact. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

It's been a wild ride on The Case Of this year, and now we're revealing the highs and lows of making this podcast, in our end-of-year episode. In this episode, executive producer Clare Rawlinson joins Stephen Stockwell to get his unfiltered perspective on the journey so far, and to reveal the results of our recent listener survey (which received more than 2000 responses!). If you have any questions, you'd like Clare and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis hoped to be out of prison by now, having served his 26-year non-parole period and getting a thumbs up from the parole board for release this year. But South Australia's Attorney General sought a review of that decision, and the Parole Review Commissioner ultimately agreed Vlassakis should remain behind bars. Now, Parole Chair Frances Nelson KC is not happy her decision was overruled, and the battle is evolving into legally uncharted waters. Adelaide reporters Rebecca Brice and James Wakelin return to the pod to break it all down with Stephen Stockwell. If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The croc wrangler is in prison. Matt Wright has been sentenced to 10 months jail time for his attempts to interfere with an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash. In this episode, Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to discuss the sentencing, the damage to his reputation as a tourism icon, and the timing with the birth of his third child. If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Two trials, weeks of evidence and a guilty verdict – now we can share with you what we think would have convinced the jury Rajwinder Singh murdered Toyah Cordingley, as well as what may have given them pause.  In this episode, Chris Testa, Stephen Stockwell and executive producer Clare Rawlinson go over the biggest moments in Singh’s trial; what surprised them, thoughts on the verdict and the effect that cases like this have on the community. For more on the seven-year wait for justice over Toyah Cordingley's murder, you can read Chris Testa's feature here. If you have any questions, you’d like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.    The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

It's been hard to keep secret, but the trial you've been following on this podcast was not the first one for Rajwinder Singh — it was a retrial, after an earlier hung jury. In this episode, Chris Testa explains to Stephen Stockwell how the trials differed and legal strategies changed, including a change in focus on Toyah's boyfriend, Marco Heidenreich. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Justice Lincoln Crowley delivered his sentencing remarks only a day after jurors found Rajwinder Singh guilty of Toyah Cordingley's murder, outlining a possible explanation for what happened the day she died. In this episode, Christopher Testa and Stephen Stockwell recap the key moments from Justice Crowley's remarks, as well as the victim impact statements from members of Toyah's family. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The 12 people who have been deciding whether Rajwinder Singh is guilty or not guilty of the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley have returned their verdict. In this episode, ABC Cairns reporter, Chris Testa takes you into the courtroom as the jury reads their decision and talks to Stephen Stockwell about the reactions in the courtroom. He also reveals a secret we had to keep while the trial was in progress. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener Survey Crown prosecutor Nathan Crane has delivered his closing address to the jury, outlining ten points he says incriminate Rajwinder Singh of Toyah Cordingley's murder. In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell talk through those ten points, then how defence counsel Greg McGuire KC responded to them, painting a picture of a "peaceful vegetarian" and suggesting the jury look at other people who were on the beach that day. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener Survey The jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has listened to a covert recording of the accused killer, recorded by an undercover police officer. In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell discuss what Mr Singh is heard saying in this recording and how it relates to the defence's case. They also recap evidence from a DNA specialist who analysed samples relating to Mr Singh, Toyah's boyfriend Marco Heidenreich, and other people connected to Wangetti Beach. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener Survey Accused killer Perry Kouroumblis will face a trial over the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in 1977, but not quite on the terms the prosecution had hoped. In this episode, Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to discuss the dramatic final day of the committal hearing, and to recap the latest evidence from former police and forensics experts. If you have any questions you'd like Alex and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener Survey The jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has heard how police tracked the alleged killer down in India, four years after they identified him as a suspect. In this episode Chris Testa tells Stephen Stockwell the story of Singh's arrest, and explains what the forensic search of his blue Alfa Romeo uncovered. Chris and Stocky also talk through the other characters who were around Wangetti Beach the day of Toyah's murder. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener Survey Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has heard evidence from his wife, sister and parents in the Cairns courthouse, and the jury has been shown graphic autopsy images. In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell step through this evidence, then break down the route Rajwinder Singh took home from Wangetti beach on the day Toyah Cordingley was killed. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. We're also running The Case Of Listener Survey at the moment. If you have the time we'd really appreciate it if you could jump into this link and tell us a bit about how and why you listen to The Case Of. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Multiple witnesses who were at Wangetti Beach the day Toyah Cordingley was murdered have described what and who they saw that day. In this episode, Chris and Stocky talk through their evidence, as well as evidence from a close friend of Rajwinder Singh's, describing the alleged murderer's behaviour before he fled the country. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Rajwinder Singh's defence team have tried to challenge Toyah Cordingley's boyfriend's alibi the afternoon of her murder, in a series of cross examinations before the jury. In this episode Chris Testa joins Stephen Stockwell to discuss the evidence relating to Marco Heidenreich's alibi, including photo metadata and cell tower pings. If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.