The Case Of
The Case Of is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom for Australia's biggest trials, unpacking major trials recently heard in court and cases in the headlines. This podcast will explain how it all works and answer your questions along the way. It is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue. Additional seasons include The Two Intruders and Wheelie Bin Murder.
Episodes
05 Alan Jones | Judge allows change to charges
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, pl
04 Alan Jones | Why Complainant J says he didn’t fight back
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 allow
03 Alan Jones | Complainant J rejects 'financial gain' suggestions
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 em
02 Alan Jones | Defence questions suppressed while judge decides relevance
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 portion
01 Alan Jones | Alleged payments for 'being a good boy'
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 e
Alan Jones | The evidence his defence team tried to exclude
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 answ
Isla Bell: Judge reveals new details into police investigation
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 Silv
'High-profile man': Courts clash with content creator
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 biza
'High-profile man': Suppression challenged in QLD extortion case
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 hav
Isla Bell: Court hears bid to throw out case
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
Alan Jones | Pre-trial sets stage for assault charges trial
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 t
Jana Armstrong’s baby in court, as father charged with murder
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
04 The Airbnb Guest | How this trial challenged two juries
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 th
03 The Airbnb Guest | Verdict
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 que
02 The Airbnb Guest | Dejected ex-lover, or helpful house guest?
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 t
01 The Airbnb Guest | A body in the ashes
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
‘ISIS Brides’ | The slave
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 grante
'ISIS Brides' | Who has been charged with what
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
Maree Crabtree | The murder charge the jury didn’t hear
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 se
04 Sharon’s Disappearance | No body, no parole
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 q
03 Sharon’s Disappearance | A tip off with a twist
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 ep
02 Sharon’s Disappearance | What Robert Fulton stood to lose
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.
01 Sharon’s Disappearance | No body, no weapon, no crime?
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
PRESENTS — What Became of Jack?
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 Ja
Mushroom Lunch: Why Erin Patterson is appealing & what next
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
Porepunkah police shooting: The final moments
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 coron
Dezi Freeman: How the fugitive was killed
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 Ash
What is going on with Samantha Murphy’s case?
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 y
UPDATE: The Two Intruders | A second sting and a cancer diagnosis
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
03 Maree Crabtree | What did the note mean?
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
02 Maree Crabtree | Mother vs daughter
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 podca
Isla Bell: Why her alleged murder case collapsed
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 f
01 | Maree Crabtree | A mother tried for murder
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.n
UPDATE: Croc Wrangler | Matt Wright out of jail
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.
15 The Two Intruders | We talk to Irma’s grandson
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
Kumanjayi Little Baby: Heartbreak at Alice Springs courthouse
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 thec
14 The Two Intruders | What we really think
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 C
13 The Two Intruders | What the jury didn’t hear
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 answer
Ben Roberts-Smith: How he got bail
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 beha
12 The Two Intruders | The thing about the ‘Mr Big’ sting
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 fut
11 The Two Intruders | Verdict
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 fut
08 Wheelie Bin Murder | The questions we couldn't answer
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
10 The Two Intruders | Over to the jury
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 t
07 Wheelie Bin Murder I A surprise twist
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 fol
The 'queen of banning things' on suppression orders
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 Ca
09 The Two Intruders | A third intruder?
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, pleas
06 Wheelie Bin Murder | From major crime to closed court
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 questi
Kyle Sandilands in court: Everything you need to know
Kyle Sandilands may have been taken off air, but he's still making news — this time, in court.
08 The Two Intruders | Covert DNA collection
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
07 The Two Intruders | Testing the alibi
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
06 The Two Intruders | How undercover cops tricked an accused murderer
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 a
05 Wheelie Bin Murder | Love and acid in Adelaide
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 brea
05 The Two Intruders | The balaclava, the water jug and the milk bottle
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
04 The Two Intruders | How did Irma die?
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
03 The Two Intruders | The defence case emerges
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 imp
04 Wheelie Bin Murder | Geoffrey’s last day
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.I
02 The Two Intruders | The secret kitchen drawer
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, incl
01 The Two Intruders | Who killed Irma?
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
03 Wheelie Bin Murder | Who was Geoffrey McLean?
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
02 Wheelie Bin Murder | Shovels, lime and a foul-smelling bin
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 sea
01 Wheelie Bin Murder I How the prosecution says it happened
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 St
Trial tests accused's mental competence in random killing
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.a
High Court has last word on Obeids' corruption appeal
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
What happened when Andrew Tate sued an Adelaide YouTuber
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 Po
Why Greg Lynn's murder conviction was thrown out
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 decid
Tom Silvagni's rape conviction and the limitations of privilege
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
06 Kumanjayi Walker | Six years on, what's changed?
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 questio
05 Kumanjayi Walker | An avoidable death
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 pre
04 Kumanjayi Walker | Diving deep into the cause of the shooting
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 ab
03 Kumanjayi Walker | Police brutality or just doing the job?
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, befo
02 Kumanjayi Walker | A cop tried for murder
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 R
01 Kumanjayi Walker | The night of the shooting
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 fa
INTRODUCING | The Case of Kumanjayi Walker
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
Behind the scenes on 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 h
05 Snowtown Parole: Battle over serial killer takes 'unprecedented' turn
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 K
13 Croc Wrangler: Prison time for a tourism icon
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
14 Toyah's Murder | Chris, Stocky and Clare tell you what they really think
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 ver
13 Toyah's Murder | Comparing the two trials of Rajwinder Singh
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
12 Toyah's Murder | Sentence delivered for 'opportunistic' murder
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
11 Toyah's Murder |The verdict
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
