The Case Of

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November 07, 2025Mushroom Lunch: Erin Patterson’s appeal explained
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 [email protected].
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
28 min
November 06, 2025 04 Easey Street Murders | Rachael Brown on the case that ‘haunts’ Melbourne
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 [email protected].
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.
25 min
November 03, 2025 03 Easey Street Murders | Conflicting memories as witnesses give evidence
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 [email protected].
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.
29 min
October 30, 2025 02 Easey Street Murders | The case against Perry Kouroumblis
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 [email protected].
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.
28 min
October 28, 2025 01 Easey Street Murders | What we know so far
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 [email protected].
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.
19 min
October 24, 2025 INTRODUCING | The Case of the Easey Street Murders
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.
3 min
October 23, 2025 04 Snowtown Parole | A twist at the final hour
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 [email protected].
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.
26 min
October 22, 2025 PRESENTS — Unravel: Blood on the Tracks
Our colleagues have just updated their award-winning true crime podcast, with explosive new developments. Just outside Australia's country music capital, a young man's body is found on the train tracks, surrounded by shattered Christmas presents and discarded wrapping paper.
For decades, the mystery has haunted Tamworth. After Unravel's first season 'Blood on the Tracks' brought national attention to the case and won a Walkley award, a new inquest was launched. Now, Muruwari and Gomeroi journalist Allan Clarke returns to where it all began for Unravel, revisiting Tamworth and uncovering what's happened since, as the long-awaited final chapter of the story unfolds, and major new revelations are heard at the inquest.
Hear the full story now by searching for the Unravel: Blood on the Tracks on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
9 min
October 21, 2025 03 Snowtown Parole | A murderer in transition
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 [email protected].
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.
28 min
October 16, 2025 02 Snowtown Parole | The trial
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 [email protected].
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.
28 min

About The Case Of

From the publisher's feed

A young couple goes missing then a cop is charged with murder. Shock waves run through Sydney's LGBTIQ community, casting a shadow over Mardi Gras. Now, the man accused of their murder will stand trial.

Prosecutors allege Beau Lamarre-Condon shot television presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and flight attendant Luke Davies, 29, using his service firearm at Jesse's Paddington home on February 19, 2024.

A week later, the two men's bodies were found in surf bags at a rural property near Goulburn, NSW.

The Crown is pursuing a domestic violence murder charge for both Jesse and Luke's deaths. Mr Lamarre-Condon will also fight a charge of aggravated break and enter, relating to an alleged incident at Jesse Baird’s Paddington home in 2023.

Legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell will join host Stephen Stockwell (the voice behind the Mushroom Case Daily podcast) to give you a front-row seat to the proceedings.

Together they'll recap witness statements, break down the lawyer speak and keep you across the key evidence throughout the trial.

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.

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 response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8,000 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.

Additional seasons of The Case Of include:

The Case Of Alan Jones continues to follow the trial of former broadcast titan Alan Jones, accused of indecent assault and sexual touching relating to six complainants — all young men at the time of the alleged assaults.

The Airbnb Guest follows the trial of Timothy Loosemore, charged with murdering his host Maree Vermont, after a fire at her regional stone house property. Three juries were involved in this case, with one unable to reach a verdict.

Sharon's Disappearance follows the murder trial of her husband, 40 years after her disappearance in Perth. Full of bizarre twists and clues, the trial for Robert Fulton — now Raymond Reddington — covered life insurance claims, secret recordings, anonymous tip offs and real-life serial killers.

With no body or weapon, and mostly circumstantial evidence, the prosecution had a difficult task to prove this cold case to a jury.

Maree Crabtree follows the trial of Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree, who was accused of murdering two of her children, five years apart. She was tried and acquitted for Jonathan's murder, and later prosecutors dropped the murder charge relating to her daughter Erin's death.

The Two Intruders follows a cold case of Irma Palasics's murder. For decades, police hunted for the two intruders who robbed Palasics's Canberra home in 1999, leaving 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead, and her husband Gregor badly beaten.

Wheelie Bin Murder follows the trial of Sheree Glastonbury and three co-accused, including Sheree's current partner, Mark Murphy. Prosecutors allege Sheree Glastonbury overdosed her former partner Geoffrey McLean, then disposed of his torso in a wheelie bin.

Toyah's Murder, which follows the trial of 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh, charged for the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018.

Kumanjayi Walker, a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019.

Easey St Murders, which follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.

Snowtown Parole, which follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.

Romance Scam, which follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.

Croc Wrangler, which follows the reality star and Northern Territory celebrity Matt Wright, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the investigation of a fatal helicopter crash.

Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025, as covered in the back-catalogue of this feed under the Mushroom Case Daily series.