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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.

The jury in the murder trial of Rajwinder Singh is walking up Wangetti Beach, where Toyah Cordingley's body was found in 2018. In this special episode we take you there too. With waves crashing in the background, Chris Testa speaks to Stephen Stockwell from the beach, explaining what the jury saw, how the excursion worked and whether the robes and wigs of the courtroom made the journey too. 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 is the victim of "wrong place, wrong time", his defence counsel says. In opening statements, barrister Gregory McGuire offered an explanation for Mr Singh leaving the country so soon after Toyah Cordingley's murder. In this episode, Chris Testa joins Stephen Stockwell in Cairns to talk through opening statements and cross examinations from Mr Singh's legal team, including suggestions of other potential suspects. If you have any questions about this trial 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.

Prosecutor Nathan Crane has alleged 41-year-old nurse Rajwinder Singh fled the country the day after killing Toyah Cordingley in a confrontation on Wangetti beach. Mr Crane's opening address outlined the prosecution's case against Mr Singh, who will fight the murder charge in a three-week trial, with a freshly empaneled jury in Cairns. In this episode, Stephen Stockwell joins Christopher Testa in Cairns to break down the first day of this highly anticipated trial, and what we can expect in the coming weeks. If you have any questions about this trial 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.

You can't spend too long in Far North Queensland without spotting a bumper sticker bearing the name "Toyah". This week, The Case Of is in Cairns to follow the long-awaited trial for Toyah Cordingley's alleged killer, Rajwinder Singh. Rajwinder Singh, 41, has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder. In this episode, ABC Far North Queensland reporter Christopher Testa and Stephen Stockwell talk through what we know about the case so far, as jury selection begins. If you have any questions about this trial 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.

In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her body was found buried in the sand. Next week, her accused killer will stand trial before a jury in Cairns. The defendant, Rajwinder Singh, denies the charges. The Case of Toyah's Murder will be your eyes and ears inside the Cairns Supreme Court as the trial of Rajwinder Singh unfolds. In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC Far North Queensland Reporter Christopher Testa to bring you all the details the jury hears. If you have any questions about this trial 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.

Disputed evidence, oppressive questioning and jury bungles are just some of the grounds for appeal Erin Patterson has outlined in her application to the Supreme Court of Victoria. The convicted triple-murderer filed the application on the final day of the appeal period, claiming a substantial miscarriage of justice had occurred during her now infamous mushroom murders trial. In this episode, ABC court reporter Kristian Silva joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the appeal grounds, explain how they're assessed and return to the lingering question of motive. If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to thecaseof@abc.net.au. To recap the story of Erin Patterson's mushroom lunch, check out this series: Mushroom Recap: The Lunch Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline Mushroom Recap: The Cover Up To catch up on how the trial of Erin Patterson unfolded, you can listen back to all our Friday Wrap episodes: A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap

As the Easey Street committal hearing is on hold, we reflect on the evidence so far and answer your questions, with investigative reporter Rachael Brown returning to the pod. Rachael also shares her reactions to triple-murderer Erin Patterson's appeal application, filed this week. If you have any questions 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.

Neighbours on Easey Street have given evidence along with a former homicide detective, in the second day of the committal hearing for accused killer Perry Kouroumblis. In this episode, ABC reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the key moments in court, including hints at the other men in the picture that Perry Kouroumblis's defence team have focused on.  They also answer your questions about the layout of the house and how the media 'lawyered up' to report the entirety of these proceedings. If you have any questions you'd like Alex, Rachael 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 prosecution has detailed the graphic crime scene on Easey Street, on the first day of a committal hearing for alleged murderer Perry Kouroumblis. Reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the events in court, including a legal battle over whether media could report on DNA evidence allegedly linking accused Perry Kouroumblis to the scene. Also, we answer your questions about this historic Melbourne case. If you have any questions you'd like Alex 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.

Last year a man was arrested in Italy, charged over the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in Melbourne, almost 50 years ago. Tomorrow the path to his potential trial begins in a Melbourne Magistrates Court. In this episode, ABC Reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to explain what we know about the crime, what this committal hearing is and who the key players are. If you have any questions you'd like Alex 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.

In 1977, two women were brutally murdered in their small Collingwood terrace house. Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were stabbed dozens of times, with Suzanne's baby in the next room. The crime went unsolved for decades, leaving the community scarred and confused. But now, almost 50 years later, it's going to court. The Case of the Easey Street Murders will follow the committal hearing of accused murderer Perry Kouroumblis — the first step towards a possible murder trial. In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC reporters Alexandra Alvaro and Rachael Brown. Follow The Case Of in the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts so you can get this full story when it drops on Tuesday. 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 was expected to begin his transition to parole on Monday, but there was a hold-up which wasn’t immediately explained.  In this episode, ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice join Stephen Stockwell to discuss the secrecy surrounding the parole and what the next steps are for Vlassakis.  If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. You can also listen back to episode one, episode two and episode three of The Case of Snowtown Parole for more background.  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 quarter of a century after being imprisoned, quadruple-murderer James Vlassakis is preparing to begin his parole in Adelaide. He will be based at a pre-release centre, soon to begin the adjustment to modern day life — a very different world to the one he left 26 years ago. In this episode, ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice join Stephen Stockwell to discuss Vlassakis's behaviour and experiences in prison, how the parole board considered his application, and how he'll be reintegrated to life outside. If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. You can also listen back to episode one and episode two of The Case of Snowtown Parole for more detail of how we got 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.

It took 11 months in court to convict two of the Snowtown murderers, John Bunting and Robert Wagner. In that mammoth trial, the core of the prosecution's case was based on evidence from the third murderer: James Vlassakis. In this episode, ABC senior reporter James Wakelin joins Stephen Stockwell to explain how the trials of these murderers unfolded, and how Vlassakis helped convict his co-conspirators. If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. 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 less than a week from today, Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis is expected to be released on parole. To understand why he's been given this opportunity, we go back to 1999 to understand his role in the serial killings. In this episode, ABC senior reporter James Waklein joins Stephen Stockwell from Adelaide, to describe the day the Snowtown bank vault was opened, and what Vlassakis did after the bodies had been found. If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice that was mentioned 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.

In just over a week, one of the murderers behind Australia's most infamous serial killings is set to be released on parole. The Case Of Snowtown Parole looks at James Vlassakis's role in the killings and why he has been given the opportunity for parole, when it was denied for the other two murderers, and how he will be reintegrated into the community. In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. James reported from Snowtown the day the bodies were uncovered in May 1999. Follow The Case Of in the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts so you can get the full story when it drops on Tuesday. 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.

Immediately following his guilty verdict, Croc Wrangler Matt Wright stood on the Darwin court steps and said he would appeal. His legal team has now made good on that promise, and we have all the details. In this episode, ABC Darwin court reporter Olivana Lathouris joins Stephen Stockwell to explain the appeal grounds, including the alleged mistake Wright's lawyers say the judge made. We also have some Spicy updates about Matt Wright's life outside the courtroom. 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 the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot. NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on trial for the crash, but for what allegedly he did after. Charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, prosecutors say he tried to interfere with the investigation. Matt Wright has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations. To hear the background of this story, listen to our episode introducing the case of the croc wrangler. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.

Throughout The Case of the Romance Scam, you've sent in heaps of questions, asking things like why Donna Nelson is in solitary confinement, what happened to the man she was going to visit and why the court sketches looked so different. In this episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to answer all your questions, complete with some surprising revelations around life in Japan. To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here: Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson Episode four: Donna's appeal result Episode five: Donna's path home You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story. 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 an administrative hearing today, Erin Patterson's legal team confirmed her plans to appeal her murder conviction. In this episode, Kristian Silva joins Stephen Stockwell to explain what we learnt from this hearing, how Patterson's appeal could unfold and the new faces on her legal team If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to thecaseof@abc.net.au. To recap the story of Erin Patterson's mushroom lunch, check out this series: Mushroom Recap: The Lunch Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline Mushroom Recap: The Cover Up To catch up on how the trial of Erin Patterson unfolded, you can listen back to all our Friday Wrap episodes: A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap

Even though Donna Nelson's appeal has failed, it's opened the door to diplomacy that could get her back to Australia. In this episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to discuss how Donna's family took the appeal dismissal and the next steps in their fight to get her out of prison in Japan. To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here: Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson Episode four: Donna's appeal result Read James Oaten's story about a Japanese woman arrested for drug trafficking in Australia. You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story. If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia 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.

Desperate to overturn her drug trafficking conviction, Donna Nelson lodged an appeal with the Japanese courts. Today they handed down their decision. In this mini-episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten joins Stephen Stockwell from outside the appeal court with the decision and an explanation of what comes next. To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here: Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story. If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia 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 her trial, the judges retired to consider Donna Nelson's fate. Then came the moment Donna and her family feared the most. In this episode, James Oaten and Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to talk through the verdict, and the appeal she's now hanging her hope on. If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. This is the third episode of The Case of the Romance Scam. You can catch up here on episode one and episode two. To learn more about Donna's case, check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset.  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

Japan’s legal system has a 99% conviction rate, so Donna Nelson and her family knew she had a hard case to argue. But when they saw the judge become tearful about Donna’s experience, a window of hope appeared.  In the second episode of the Romance Scam, James Oaten and Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to explain how Donna Nelson’s drug trafficking trial unfolded, her conditions in prison, and the evidence that turned the case.  If you have any questions you’d like James, Olivia and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. You can listen back to the first episode of The Case of the Romance Scam 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.

Perth woman Donna Nelson said she was going to Japan to meet the man she was going to marry. Instead, she was arrested at a Tokyo airport, carrying two kilograms of methamphetamine. While Japanese prosecutors say Donna was a drug mule, her family says she was the victim of a prolonged romance scam. Later this month, judges will deliver their judgement on Donna Nelson's appeal — her last chance to clear her name and return to Australia. Stephen Stockwell is joined by North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset to cover Donna Nelson's case. In our first episode, we talk through who Donna Nelson was, and how she ended up with the drug-filled bag. If you have any questions you'd like James, Olivia 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.

During any trial we're limited in what we can say, but now the jury has found Matt Wright guilty of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice, we're off the chain. In this episode Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to talk through some of the surprising moments, what evidence we thought hit hardest and what made this trial so sad. Also, Oli reveals a bit about circus life in Darwin outside the courtroom. 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. -- It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot. NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on trial for the crash, but for what allegedly he did after. Charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, prosecutors say he tried to interfere with the investigation. Matt Wright has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations. To hear the background of this story, listen to our episode introducing the case of the croc wrangler. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.