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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.
Our most recent season covers 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. Seven years later, 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh fought the charge of her murder at a trial in Cairns.
Additional seasons of The Case Of include The Croc Wrangler, following 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.
The Romance Scam follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.
Snowtown Parole follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.
Easey St Murders follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.
Kumanjayi Walker is 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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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.
Our most recent season covers 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. Seven years later, 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh fought the charge of her murder at a trial in Cairns.
Additional seasons of The Case Of include The Croc Wrangler, following 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.
The Romance Scam follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.
Snowtown Parole follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.
Easey St Murders follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.
Kumanjayi Walker is 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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are trying — and failing — to sue an Adelaide YouTuber, Nathan Pope, for defamation.The case is being brought in a Florida court despite none of the parties residing in that US state.In this episode, South Australian ABC reporter George Yankovich takes us through the defamation case, how he first came across Nathan Pope's work, and what the next step is for the Tate brothers.If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Greg Lynn has returned to court this week, a month after the dramatic revelation his murder conviction would be overturned and a retrial set.In June 2024, a jury found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Carol Clay but not guilty of murdering her camping partner, Russell Hill.In this episode, reporter Sacha Payne unpacks the "substantial miscarriage of justice", that three judges decided warranted the quashing of Lynn's conviction and a retrial for Carol Clay's alleged murder.If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
1A son of AFL royalty used his privilege to its full extent when he was accused of rape, but it didn't stop a jury finding him guilty.In this episode, reporter Alexandra Alvaro explains to Stephen Stockwell how Tom Silvagni's family tried to keep his name out of the news, but how that didn't protect him from a takedown by the judge during sentencing.Now, Tom Silvagni is appealing his conviction.If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au with your thoughts.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
It's been six years since Kumanjayi Walker was killed by Constable Zachary Rolfe, and six months since Coroner Elizabeth Armitage found that racism was a factor in Kumanjayi's killing.In this episode, Melissa Mackay and Stephen Stockwell examine what has changed in the police force since these damning findings, and the lasting effect on the community. Also, we answer your questions and read some of the heartfelt reflections that have poured in.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025.In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody.For more on the Coroner's findings check out this article from Mel.You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner here. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised this episode discusses an Aboriginal person who has died.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Racist police awards, private text messages and Kumanjayi Walker's troubled upbringing: the NT Coroner went deep when investigating the cause of the Yuendumu shooting in 2019.In this episode Melissa Mackay retraces the evidence presented to the Coronial Inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, with all the tense courtroom moments and alarming revelations.If you want to read more about the awards mentioned in this episode, check out this article by Mel.If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Zachary Rolfe's trial revolved around a seconds-long shooting, which the jury saw direct evidence of via body-worn video footage. However, it was the intention behind those shots that was debated — and that Mr Rolfe eventually defended from the witness box.In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how Zachary Rolfe described his actions and intentions under cross examination, before the jury found him not guilty.If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Four days after shooting Kumanjayi Walker, Zachary Rolfe was charged with murder. Two years later he was in the Northern Territory Supreme Court arguing against that charge.In this episode, reporter Melissa Mackay describes the unusual series of events that surround this high-profile trial, and talks through the key arguments each side made to the court before the jury found Mr Rolfe not guilty.If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Kumanjayi Walker and Constable Zachary Rolfe came from two different worlds within Australia. On November 9, 2019, those worlds collided in a fatal confrontation, in a small red house within the remote community of Yuendumu.In the first chapter of The Case of Kumanjayi Walker, reporter Melissa Mackay introduces the two people at the centre of this story, explains how they came face to face that night and how police and the community reacted after the three fatal shots were fired.If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Kumanjayi Walker was a young Walpiri-Luritja man, shot by a police officer in the remote community of Yuendumu in 2019. It was a confrontation that lasted seconds, but continues to reverberate today.His death caught the nation's attention, sparked a groundswell of activism, and ignited battles within politics and the police force.In The Case Of Kumanjayi Walker, Stephen Stockwell and reporter Melissa Mackay will retrace the murder trial and inquest that followed this death, and unpack the years-long impact.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
It's been a wild ride on The Case Of this year, and now we're revealing the highs and lows of making this podcast, in our end-of-year episode.In this episode, executive producer Clare Rawlinson joins Stephen Stockwell to get his unfiltered perspective on the journey so far, and to reveal the results of our recent listener survey (which received more than 2000 responses!).If you have any questions, you'd like Clare and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis hoped to be out of prison by now, having served his 26-year non-parole period and getting a thumbs up from the parole board for release this year.But South Australia's Attorney General sought a review of that decision, and the Parole Review Commissioner ultimately agreed Vlassakis should remain behind bars. Now, Parole Chair Frances Nelson KC is not happy her decision was overruled, and the battle is evolving into legally uncharted waters.Adelaide reporters Rebecca Brice and James Wakelin return to the pod to break it all down with Stephen Stockwell.If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
The croc wrangler is in prison. Matt Wright has been sentenced to 10 months jail time for his attempts to interfere with an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash.In this episode, Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to discuss the sentencing, the damage to his reputation as a tourism icon, and the timing with the birth of his third child.If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Two trials, weeks of evidence and a guilty verdict – now we can share with you what we think would have convinced the jury Rajwinder Singh murdered Toyah Cordingley, as well as what may have given them pause. In this episode, Chris Testa, Stephen Stockwell and executive producer Clare Rawlinson go over the biggest moments in Singh’s trial; what surprised them, thoughts on the verdict and the effect that cases like this have on the community.For more on the seven-year wait for justice over Toyah Cordingley's murder, you can read Chris Testa's feature here.If you have any questions, you’d like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
It's been hard to keep secret, but the trial you've been following on this podcast was not the first one for Rajwinder Singh — it was a retrial, after an earlier hung jury.In this episode, Chris Testa explains to Stephen Stockwell how the trials differed and legal strategies changed, including a change in focus on Toyah's boyfriend, Marco Heidenreich.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Justice Lincoln Crowley delivered his sentencing remarks only a day after jurors found Rajwinder Singh guilty of Toyah Cordingley's murder, outlining a possible explanation for what happened the day she died.In this episode, Christopher Testa and Stephen Stockwell recap the key moments from Justice Crowley's remarks, as well as the victim impact statements from members of Toyah's family.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
The 12 people who have been deciding whether Rajwinder Singh is guilty or not guilty of the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley have returned their verdict.In this episode, ABC Cairns reporter, Chris Testa takes you into the courtroom as the jury reads their decision and talks to Stephen Stockwell about the reactions in the courtroom. He also reveals a secret we had to keep while the trial was in progress.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener SurveyCrown prosecutor Nathan Crane has delivered his closing address to the jury, outlining ten points he says incriminate Rajwinder Singh of Toyah Cordingley's murder.In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell talk through those ten points, then how defence counsel Greg McGuire KC responded to them, painting a picture of a "peaceful vegetarian" and suggesting the jury look at other people who were on the beach that day.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Mushroom Case Daily's Rachael Brown is back on the pod with Stephen Stockwell to reveal her latest investigative project: the new season of Unravel: Huntsman. It's about former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who last year was convicted of murder in the Victorian High Country.People were shocked when Lynn admitted to burning the bodies of two elderly campers to cover up what he'd done. But this podcast dives much deeper into his story. It turns out Greg Lynn's cruelty didn't start in the High Country. It began a long time ago, in the suburbs.The family of Greg Lynn's first wife Lisa Lynn are speaking out for the first time, and her friends have detailed a relationship marked by cruelty, fear and tragedy. Now, Walkley award-winner Rachael Brown investigates the chilling origin story of Greg Lynn. We're sharing with you the entire first episode — but you can find the rest on the ABC listen app or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for Unravel: Huntsman
We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener SurveyThe jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has listened to a covert recording of the accused killer, recorded by an undercover police officer.In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell discuss what Mr Singh is heard saying in this recording and how it relates to the defence's case. They also recap evidence from a DNA specialist who analysed samples relating to Mr Singh, Toyah's boyfriend Marco Heidenreich, and other people connected to Wangetti Beach.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
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Hitler was a vegetarian and a teetotaleer (18 mins). Doesn't necessarily make you a great guy.
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stocky can you slow down your words per minute love..x
Great podcast but I really don't think you should be concerned about "fuelling" anything, I think that fire roared with or without your input. Those falling down the mushroom rabbit hole could and would have done so through a multitude of avenues, you were just one of many.
Aminata for a girl's name has a certain ring to it! It is an actual name with an Arabic origin meaning faithful
boop? yeah cool? How did the work experience kid get into the studio & ask the questions?