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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.
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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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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.
1We 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.
We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 The Case Of Listener SurveyAccused killer Perry Kouroumblis will face a trial over the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in 1977, but not quite on the terms the prosecution had hoped.In this episode, Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to discuss the dramatic final day of the committal hearing, and to recap the latest evidence from former police and forensics experts.If you have any questions you'd like Alex 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 SurveyThe jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has heard how police tracked the alleged killer down in India, four years after they identified him as a suspect.In this episode Chris Testa tells Stephen Stockwell the story of Singh's arrest, and explains what the forensic search of his blue Alfa Romeo uncovered. Chris and Stocky also talk through the other characters who were around Wangetti Beach the day of Toyah's murder.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 SurveyRajwinder Singh's murder trial has heard evidence from his wife, sister and parents in the Cairns courthouse, and the jury has been shown graphic autopsy images.In this episode, Chris Testa and Stephen Stockwell step through this evidence, then break down the route Rajwinder Singh took home from Wangetti beach on the day Toyah Cordingley was killed.If you have any questions you'd like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.We're also running The Case Of Listener Survey at the moment. If you have the time we'd really appreciate it if you could jump into this link and tell us a bit about how and why you listen to The Case Of.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.
Multiple witnesses who were at Wangetti Beach the day Toyah Cordingley was murdered have described what and who they saw that day.In this episode, Chris and Stocky talk through their evidence, as well as evidence from a close friend of Rajwinder Singh's, describing the alleged murderer's behaviour before he fled the country.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.
Rajwinder Singh's defence team have tried to challenge Toyah Cordingley's boyfriend's alibi the afternoon of her murder, in a series of cross examinations before the jury.In this episode Chris Testa joins Stephen Stockwell to discuss the evidence relating to Marco Heidenreich's alibi, including photo metadata and cell tower pings.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 jury in the murder trial of Rajwinder Singh is walking up Wangetti Beach, where Toyah Cordingley's body was found in 2018. In this special episode we take you there too.With waves crashing in the background, Chris Testa speaks to Stephen Stockwell from the beach, explaining what the jury saw, how the excursion worked and whether the robes and wigs of the courtroom made the journey too.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.
Rajwinder Singh is the victim of "wrong place, wrong time", his defence counsel says. In opening statements, barrister Gregory McGuire offered an explanation for Mr Singh leaving the country so soon after Toyah Cordingley's murder.In this episode, Chris Testa joins Stephen Stockwell in Cairns to talk through opening statements and cross examinations from Mr Singh's legal team, including suggestions of other potential suspects.If you have any questions about this trial 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.
Prosecutor Nathan Crane has alleged 41-year-old nurse Rajwinder Singh fled the country the day after killing Toyah Cordingley in a confrontation on Wangetti beach.Mr Crane's opening address outlined the prosecution's case against Mr Singh, who will fight the murder charge in a three-week trial, with a freshly empaneled jury in Cairns.In this episode, Stephen Stockwell joins Christopher Testa in Cairns to break down the first day of this highly anticipated trial, and what we can expect in the coming weeks.If you have any questions about this trial 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.
You can't spend too long in Far North Queensland without spotting a bumper sticker bearing the name "Toyah".This week, The Case Of is in Cairns to follow the long-awaited trial for Toyah Cordingley's alleged killer, Rajwinder Singh.Rajwinder Singh, 41, has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.In this episode, ABC Far North Queensland reporter Christopher Testa and Stephen Stockwell talk through what we know about the case so far, as jury selection begins.If you have any questions about this trial 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.
In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her body was found buried in the sand.Next week, her accused killer will stand trial before a jury in Cairns. The defendant, Rajwinder Singh, denies the charges.The Case of Toyah's Murder will be your eyes and ears inside the Cairns Supreme Court as the trial of Rajwinder Singh unfolds.In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC Far North Queensland Reporter Christopher Testa to bring you all the details the jury hears.If you have any questions about this trial 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.
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 thecaseof@abc.net.au.To recap the story of Erin Patterson's mushroom lunch, check out this series:Mushroom Recap: The LunchMushroom Recap: Who is ErinMushroom Recap: The Murder WeaponMushroom Recap: The Deadly DeclineMushroom Recap: The Cover UpTo 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 WrapWhat happened to the leftovers? Our Friday WrapDeath caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday WrapEverything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday WrapKey moments in the case so far: Our Friday WrapExplaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday WrapThe biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday WrapKill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday WrapJudging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
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 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.
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 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?