The Case Of

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May 13 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 [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.
21 min
May 12 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.
22 min
May 07 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 available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
30 min
May 05 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 [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.
16 min
April 30 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 [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.
32 min
April 27 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 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.
28 min
April 23 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 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 [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.
22 min
April 21 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 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.
35 min
April 16 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 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.
27 min
April 14 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 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

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.