The Case Of – Podcastlijstje

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.

Afleveringen

13 Jesse & Luke | When police realised they were looking for one of their own

3 november 2026 · 26 min
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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. Lees meer

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 Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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 Appeal | “Shocking criminality”

30 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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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. Lees meer

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, which means Patterson will likely spend the rest of her life in prison.

Rachael Brown and Kristian Silva join Stocky and discuss the result and reasons given.

If you have any questions you'd like Kristian, Rachael 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.
12 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon did the night before his arrest

29 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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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. Lees meer

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 the accused stayed with that night, what she says he told her about what he'd done and an earlier conversation where he allegedly asked if she'd help him bury a body.
11 Jesse & Luke | Friend's secretly-recorded conversation with the accused

27 oktober 2026 · 29 min
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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. Lees meer

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 in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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.
10 Jesse & Luke | An 8-hour drive with the accused murderer

21 oktober 2026 · 33 min
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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. Lees meer

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, her contact with the accused following the shooting, and the protection from prosecution she was offered.

If you have any questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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.
09 Jesse & Luke | Jurors visit the Paddington house

20 oktober 2026 · 28 min
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Jurors have visited Jesse Baird’s Paddington home where the shootings occurred, inspecting the layout and areas where investigators found bloodstains. Lees meer

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 of the accused who bonded with him over a shared fascination with celebrities and COVID conspiracies.

We are taping a live episode of The Case Of in Melbourne on Wednesday 11th November. Details and ticket information here.

If you have any questions you’d like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.
08 Jesse & Luke | Jury shown 3D reconstruction of crime scene

15 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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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. Lees meer

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 of The Case Of in Melbourne on Wednesday 11th November. Details and ticket information here.

If you have any questions you’d like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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.
07 Jesse & Luke | The gunshot wound and the Bungonia crime scene

13 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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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. Lees meer

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 surrounding Jesse and Luke's deaths.

If you have any questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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.
06 Jesse & Luke | How police found Jesse and Luke’s bodies

8 oktober 2026 · 35 min
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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. Lees meer

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 Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732.

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 Alan Jones | What complainant A alleges happened when he was 17

7 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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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. Lees meer

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 questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.

Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43

You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.