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
14 Jesse & Luke | Accused told police 'I'm not a bad person' after arrest
The court heard the accused murderer told police he "did not want to be judged" after revealing where he'd hid Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's bodies.Court reporter Jamie McKinnell also tells Stocky prosecutors revealed internet searches relating to gun silencers and a screenshot of a YouTube video on mixing concrete.If you have questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in fu
13 Jesse & Luke | When police realised they were looking for one of their own
The day police discovered items belonging to Jesse and Luke in a bin, they started trying to contact the man who would go on to be accused of their murder: Beau Lamarre-Condon.In this episode, Jamie McKinnell explains what happened when police called the accused and the evidence of a telecommunications expert about where his phone pinged.If you have questions you'd like Jamie and
Mushroom Appeal | “Shocking criminality”
Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against convictions for murdering three people and attempting to murder a fourth with a poisoned Beef Wellington lunch at her Leongatha home in July 2023.The three Appeal Court judges also found, "this offending was extraordinarily cold and calculated and stands to be denounced in the strongest terms," and removed the 33-year non-parole period,
12 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon did the night before his arrest
Before handing himself into police Beau Lamarre-Condon spent the night cleaning out the van he used to transport Jesse and Luke’s bodies and then called a police helpline to report a psychological injury. We hear recordings of Beau Lamarre-Condon in that call and in a secretly taped prison conversation. In this episode Jamie McKinnell explains the evidence of the police officer
11 Jesse & Luke | Friend's secretly-recorded conversation with the accused
A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon has told the court the accused asked for help moving Jesse and Luke's bodies and disposing of their clothing.In this episode Jamie McKinnell explains the contact this friend had with the accused murderer in the days after the shooting, as well as during a secretly recorded prison visit.If you have any questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer
10 Jesse & Luke | An 8-hour drive with the accused murderer
A former friend of the accused, known by the pseudonym Elizabeth Kennedy, has told the jury she spent eight hours in a van with Beau Lamarre-Condon, unaware that Jesse and Luke's bodies were in the back.In this episode Jamie McKinnell explains the evidence of Elizabeth Kennedy — how she said the accused murder photographed Jesse Baird with another man through his bedroom window,
09 Jesse & Luke | Jurors visit the Paddington house
Jurors have visited Jesse Baird’s Paddington home where the shootings occurred, inspecting the layout and areas where investigators found bloodstains. In this episode Jamie McKinnell recaps the site visit and evidence of the accused's movements after the alleged murders, including trips to Kmart, Bunnings and a Sushi train in Cronulla. The jury also heard evidence from a friend
08 Jesse & Luke | Jury shown 3D reconstruction of crime scene
The jury has seen a 3D reconstruction of the shootings in Jesse Baird’s home, as a ballistics expert has told the court why he believes two of the three shots were fired at close range. In this episode, court reporter Jamie McKinnell also describes the forensic pathologist’s evidence, including the injuries Luke and Jesse suffered from the gunshots. We are taping a live episode
07 Jesse & Luke | The gunshot wound and the Bungonia crime scene
Jurors were shown photographs of a gunshot wound to Jesse Baird's temple, and told there was a legal reason they had to view the graphic images.Reporter Jamie McKinnel recaps evidence from the Bungonia crime scene south of Sydney where Jesse and Luke's bodies were found inside surfboard bags.Also in this episode, Jamie and Stocky recap the timeline of alleged events in the days s
06 Jesse & Luke | How police found Jesse and Luke’s bodies
A detective investigating Jesse and Luke's disappearance has told the court how police found their bodies, describing the moment she discovered them left on a rural roadside.In this episode, Jamie McKinnell explains how a friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon led police to a farm 200km south of Sydney, and what else they found in the area.If you have any questions you'd like Jamie and St
15 Alan Jones | What complainant A alleges happened when he was 17
The fifth and final complainant has started his evidence, alleging that Alan Jones kissed him and touched his bottom when he was 17 years old. In this episode, Isobel Roe explains how Alan Jones assisted the family of Complainant A in the years before this alleged act and allegations brought by a new complainant which left him feeling “disgusting and powerless”. If you have any
05 Jesse & Luke | What Jesse's housemates found after the shooting
The court has heard the Triple Zero (000) call made from Luke Davies's phone at the time of the shooting and what Jesse Baird's housemates noticed when they returned home that afternoon.In this episode as we listen to the emergency call, Jamie McKinnell explains the dispute around who made it, what Beau Lamarre-Condon did after and how police colleagues of the accused realised th
04 Jesse & Luke | Forensic evidence from the accused’s clean-up
From a skip bin at a Cronulla bowls club, to underneath the floorboards of Jesse Baird's Brown Street home: the forensic details of the police investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse and Luke have been laid out before the jury.Evidence of blood-stained belongings, DNA samples, a bullet hole, and a fired gun cartridge are all part of the Crown’s case about what allegedly h
03 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told his friends
In the trial’s second week, the prosecution has shifted focus from Jesse’s relationships, hopes and fears, to Beau Lamarre-Condon’s movements, conversations and alleged intentions in the months leading up to Jesse’s and Luke’s deaths. Mr Lamarre-Condon's friend Georgia Cook told the jury the accused asked her about hiding a body, with another friend describing being asked by the
02 Jesse & Luke | Beau Lamarre-Condon's version of events
Beau Lamarre-Condon's defence barrister has explained how the accused says Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died inside Jesse’s Paddington home on February 19, 2024.In an emotional few days in court, Jesse’s friends and family also spoke about his budding relationship with Luke, and Jesse’s alleged fear of Mr Lamarre-Condon.If you have any questions you’d like Jamie and Stocky to answ
01 Jesse & Luke | Key details in the Beau Lamarre-Condon double-murder trial
An Uber delivery disguise, a fake cancer claim and jealousy – the prosecution has revealed the claims in its case for the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. In the first episode of The Case of Jesse and Luke, Stocky and ABC legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell unpack the opening day of Beau Lamarre-Condon's murder trial, including the Crown's allegations of jealous
INTRODUCING: The Case of Jesse and Luke
More than two years after the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney, the trial of their accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon is set to begin.The former police officer is facing two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. Sydney reporter Jamie McKinnell joins Stocky to share the key details in the case so far.If you have any questions you'd like Jami
14 Alan Jones | Alan Jones face to face with Complainant M
Seating plans and dinner rolls became the unlikely focus of Complainant M’s cross-examination, as Alan Jones’s defence barrister sought to expose any inconsistencies in his allegations. In this episode, Isobel Roe explains how the defence led M to admit a discrepancy between his police statement and what he’s said in court about an alleged kiss from Alan Jones. If you have any q
13 Alan Jones | The third complainant’s allegations
"He could destroy people" — this is why the newest complainant in Alan Jones's trial said he avoided challenging the broadcaster about his alleged assaults.In this episode, Isobel Roe details the allegations Complainant M has made against Alan Jones, and recaps some very animated evidence from writer Peter FitzSimons.If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answe
12 Alan Jones | Lewd texts about journalist Kate McClymont revealed in court
Insults about Kate McClymont - the journalist who first reported Alan Jones abuse allegations - have been read out in court, as the prosecution challenged a witness on their memory of Complainant C’s allegations. In this episode, Stocky and Isobel explain how the prosecution cross-examined the witness about their loyalty to Alan Jones. Isobel also outlines how Complainant C consi
11 Alan Jones | Sydney lunch allegations tested with new witness
Witnesses have given evidence about an alleged 'under the table' touching incident at a Sydney lunch, but a new witness alleged to have seen the assault, says he doesn't remember the lunch at all. Reporter Isobel Roe recaps the key moments from court, including the confrontational end to former 2GB rival Ray Hadley's cross examination. If you have any questions you’d like Isobel
10 Alan Jones | Two radio titans, one courtroom
Former 2GB rival Ray Hadley has conceded he sent text messages to Complainant C about Alan Jones, saying “that bloke needs to be destroyed". Isobel Roe takes you through the past week of evidence with Stocky, including alleged threats to a witness, as well as a surprising moment that made her the focus of the courtroom. If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to an
The Two Intruders | Irma Palasics killers sentenced
Irma Palasics's family hoped her killers would die in prison. Now Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy have been sentenced, and it seems likely at least one of them will. Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver return to the pod to reveal the length of the sentences Justice Mossop delivered and describe the intergenerational effects the crime has had on Irma and Gregor Palasics's family. You
09 Alan Jones | Radio ally declared 'unfavourable witness’
A former 2GB colleague and friend of Alan Jones has been accused of tailoring his evidence to favour his friend.Isobel Roe recounts how Jason Morrison was declared an unfavourable witness in court and explains why the trial has stalled over legal argument.If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.Sexual
08 Alan Jones | What happened under the table?
Complainant C alleges Alan Jones touched him under the table at a Sydney lunch, in front of other guests. Now two of those lunch guests have given evidence.One describing Complainant C as looking "distraught", while the other said he didn't see anything worrying.Sydney reporter Isobel Roe recaps all the evidence, including former 2GB broadcaster Jason Morrison's account of the lu
07 Alan Jones | Cross examination focuses on C's texts with Jones
Graphic text messages between Alan Jones and Complainant C were the focus of cross examination in court this week.Sydney reporter, Isobel Roe recaps the key moments, including when tensions flared between defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC and the complainant.We also learn why Judge Glenn Walsh gave himself a five-minute time out to consider a legal issue he said he has never
Mushroom Lunch: Prosecution argue sentence ‘manifestly inadequate’
Day two of Erin Patterson's appeal saw the prosecution arguing for triple murderer Erin Patterson never to be released. Kristian Silva explains how her sentenced was debated, as well as the remainder of Patterson's broader appeal grounds, which she claims led to a miscarriage of justice. We also answer your questions and address some feedback we've received in our inbox. Listen b
Mushroom Lunch: Convicted murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal kicks off
On the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal her barrister argued there was a "catastrophic" arrangement during verdict deliberations, despite conceding there was no evidence jurors interacted with prosecutors and police while staying in the same hotel.Kristian Silva joins Stocky to talk through the grounds of appeal her defence are using to overturn her triple murder conviction —
06 Alan Jones | Why Complainant C felt he 'couldn’t say no' to Alan Jones
Complainant C has detailed allegations Alan Jones kissed and touched him without consent, and said he later told rival broadcaster Ray Hadley about the alleged incidents.Isobel Roe takes Stocky through C's sometimes emotional testimony, the power dynamic between the two, as well as the cross-examination's focus on "uncomfortable" texts C sent Mr Jones.If you have any questions yo
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
