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13 Jesse & Luke | When police realised they were looking for one of their own
3 november 2026 · 26 min
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.
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Mushroom Appeal | “Shocking criminality”
30 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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.
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12 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon did the night before his arrest
29 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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.
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11 Jesse & Luke | Friend's secretly-recorded conversation with the accused
27 oktober 2026 · 29 min
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.
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10 Jesse & Luke | An 8-hour drive with the accused murderer
21 oktober 2026 · 33 min
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.
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09 Jesse & Luke | Jurors visit the Paddington house
20 oktober 2026 · 28 min
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.
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08 Jesse & Luke | Jury shown 3D reconstruction of crime scene
15 oktober 2026 · 36 min
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.
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07 Jesse & Luke | The gunshot wound and the Bungonia crime scene
13 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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.
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06 Jesse & Luke | How police found Jesse and Luke’s bodies
8 oktober 2026 · 35 min
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.
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15 Alan Jones | What complainant A alleges happened when he was 17
7 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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.
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05 Jesse & Luke | What Jesse's housemates found after the shooting
6 oktober 2026 · 36 min
The court has heard the Triple Zero (000) call made from Luke Davies's phone at the time of the shooting and what Jesse Baird's housemates noticed when they returned home that afternoon. Lees meer
In this episode as we listen to the emergency call, Jamie McKinnell explains the dispute around who made it, what Beau Lamarre-Condon did after and how police colleagues of the accused realised they were investigating one of their own.
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.
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04 Jesse & Luke | Forensic evidence from the accused’s clean-up
1 oktober 2026 · 28 min
From a skip bin at a Cronulla bowls club, to underneath the floorboards of Jesse Baird's Brown Street home: the forensic details of the police investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse and Luke have been laid out before the jury. Lees meer
Evidence of blood-stained belongings, DNA samples, a bullet hole, and a fired gun cartridge are all part of the Crown’s case about what allegedly happened inside the Paddington home.
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.
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03 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told his friends
29 september 2026 · 30 min
In the trial’s second week, the prosecution has shifted focus from Jesse’s relationships, hopes and fears, to Beau Lamarre-Condon’s movements, conversations and alleged intentions in the months leading up to Jesse’s and Luke’s deaths. Lees meer
Mr Lamarre-Condon's friend Georgia Cook told the jury the accused asked her about hiding a body, with another friend describing being asked by the accused about getting a gun. Meanwhile, the jury has seen hours of CCTV footage, which the prosecution says depicts Mr Lamarre-Condon preparing to murder Jesse Baird.
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.
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02 Jesse & Luke | Beau Lamarre-Condon's version of events
24 september 2026 · 34 min
Beau Lamarre-Condon's defence barrister has explained how the accused says Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died inside Jesse’s Paddington home on February 19, 2024. Lees meer
In an emotional few days in court, Jesse’s friends and family also spoke about his budding relationship with Luke, and Jesse’s alleged fear of Mr Lamarre-Condon.
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 the 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.
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01 Jesse & Luke | Key details in the Beau Lamarre-Condon double-murder trial
22 september 2026 · 29 min
An Uber delivery disguise, a fake cancer claim and jealousy – the prosecution has revealed the claims in its case for the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Lees meer
In the first episode of The Case of Jesse and Luke, Stocky and ABC legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell unpack the opening day of Beau Lamarre-Condon's murder trial, including the Crown's allegations of jealousy, obsession and what unfolded inside Jesse's Sydney home.
If you have any questions you’d like Jamie 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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INTRODUCING: The Case of Jesse and Luke
18 september 2026 · 13 min
More than two years after the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney, the trial of their accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon is set to begin. Lees meer
The former police officer is facing two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. Sydney reporter Jamie McKinnell joins Stocky to share the key details in the case so far.
If you have any questions you'd like Jamie 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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14 Alan Jones | Alan Jones face to face with Complainant M
17 september 2026 · 27 min
Seating plans and dinner rolls became the unlikely focus of Complainant M’s cross-examination, as Alan Jones’s defence barrister sought to expose any inconsistencies in his allegations. Lees meer
In this episode, Isobel Roe explains how the defence led M to admit a discrepancy between his police statement and what he’s said in court about an alleged kiss from Alan Jones.
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.
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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13 Alan Jones | The third complainant’s allegations
15 september 2026 · 33 min
"He could destroy people" — this is why the newest complainant in Alan Jones's trial said he avoided challenging the broadcaster about his alleged assaults. Lees meer
In this episode, Isobel Roe details the allegations Complainant M has made against Alan Jones, and recaps some very animated evidence from writer Peter FitzSimons.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
Also, the sentence for Timothy Loosemore, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Maree Vermont has been handed down. Details here.
For a recap on this case, listen to all four episodes of The Case of the Air B&B Guest here.
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.
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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12 Alan Jones | Lewd texts about journalist Kate McClymont revealed in court
10 september 2026 · 30 min
Insults about Kate McClymont - the journalist who first reported Alan Jones abuse allegations - have been read out in court, as the prosecution challenged a witness on their memory of Complainant C’s allegations. Lees meer
In this episode, Stocky and Isobel explain how the prosecution cross-examined the witness about their loyalty to Alan Jones. Isobel also outlines how Complainant C considered taking legal action against Alan Jones at one point.
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.
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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11 Alan Jones | Sydney lunch allegations tested with new witness
8 september 2026 · 25 min
Witnesses have given evidence about an alleged 'under the table' touching incident at a Sydney lunch, but a new witness alleged to have seen the assault, says he doesn't remember the lunch at all. Lees meer
Reporter Isobel Roe recaps the key moments from court, including the confrontational end to former 2GB rival Ray Hadley's cross examination.
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.
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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10 Alan Jones | Two radio titans, one courtroom
3 september 2026 · 33 min
Former 2GB rival Ray Hadley has conceded he sent text messages to Complainant C about Alan Jones, saying “that bloke needs to be destroyed". Lees meer
Isobel Roe takes you through the past week of evidence with Stocky, including alleged threats to a witness, as well as a surprising moment that made her the focus of the courtroom.
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.
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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The Two Intruders | Irma Palasics killers sentenced
31 augustus 2026 · 36 min
Irma Palasics's family hoped her killers would die in prison. Now Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy have been sentenced, and it seems likely at least one of them will. Lees meer
Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver return to the pod to reveal the length of the sentences Justice Mossop delivered and describe the intergenerational effects the crime has had on Irma and Gregor Palasics's family.
You can catch up on earlier episode of The Case Of The Two Intruders here
If you have any questions for Liz, James or Stocky 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.
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09 Alan Jones | Radio ally declared 'unfavourable witness’
27 augustus 2026 · 28 min
A former 2GB colleague and friend of Alan Jones has been accused of tailoring his evidence to favour his friend. Lees meer
Isobel Roe recounts how Jason Morrison was declared an unfavourable witness in court and explains why the trial has stalled over legal argument.
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.
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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08 Alan Jones | What happened under the table?
25 augustus 2026 · 30 min
Complainant C alleges Alan Jones touched him under the table at a Sydney lunch, in front of other guests. Now two of those lunch guests have given evidence. Lees meer
One describing Complainant C as looking "distraught", while the other said he didn't see anything worrying.
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe recaps all the evidence, including former 2GB broadcaster Jason Morrison's account of the lunch, and we do an inbox deep dive to answer your most pressing questions about the trial.
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.
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07 Alan Jones | Cross examination focuses on C's texts with Jones
21 augustus 2026 · 31 min
Graphic text messages between Alan Jones and Complainant C were the focus of cross examination in court this week. Lees meer
Sydney reporter, Isobel Roe recaps the key moments, including when tensions flared between defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC and the complainant.
We also learn why Judge Glenn Walsh gave himself a five-minute time out to consider a legal issue he said he has never seen before.
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.
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Mushroom Lunch: Prosecution argue sentence ‘manifestly inadequate’
20 augustus 2026 · 28 min
Day two of Erin Patterson's appeal saw the prosecution arguing for triple murderer Erin Patterson never to be released. Lees meer
Kristian Silva explains how her sentenced was debated, as well as the remainder of Patterson's broader appeal grounds, which she claims led to a miscarriage of justice.
We also answer your questions and address some feedback we've received in our inbox.
Listen back to every episode of Mushroom Case Daily here
If you have any questions you'd like Kristian 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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Mushroom Lunch: Convicted murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal kicks off
19 augustus 2026 · 32 min
On the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal her barrister argued there was a "catastrophic" arrangement during verdict deliberations, despite conceding there was no evidence jurors interacted with prosecutors and police while staying in the same hotel. Lees meer
Kristian Silva joins Stocky to talk through the grounds of appeal her defence are using to overturn her triple murder conviction — and how they have been countered by the prosecution so far.
If you have any questions you'd like Kristian 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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06 Alan Jones | Why Complainant C felt he 'couldn’t say no' to Alan Jones
18 augustus 2026 · 36 min
Complainant C has detailed allegations Alan Jones kissed and touched him without consent, and said he later told rival broadcaster Ray Hadley about the alleged incidents. Lees meer
Isobel Roe takes Stocky through C's sometimes emotional testimony, the power dynamic between the two, as well as the cross-examination's focus on "uncomfortable" texts C sent Mr Jones.
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.
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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05 Alan Jones | Judge allows change to charges
13 augustus 2026 · 30 min
Complainant J's friends and family have given evidence which has led the prosecution to alter dates on some charges - something Alan Jones's defence has objected to. Lees meer
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the conflicting evidence and Judge Glenn Walsh's response to the discrepancies.
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
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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04 Alan Jones | Why Complainant J says he didn’t fight back
11 augustus 2026 · 30 min
Complainant J’s week of evidence has wrapped up, after a series of confrontational lines of questioning from Alan Jones’s defence barrister. Lees meer
Court reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the key moments in the long cross examination, and re-examination from the Crown.
We also answer your questions on what is actually illegal about the allegations, why certain questions are allowed when cross examining alleged victims, and more.
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
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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03 Alan Jones | Complainant J rejects 'financial gain' suggestions
7 augustus 2026 · 25 min
With a suppression order now revoked, we can reveal Complainant J repeatedly denied a financial motive for his sexual assault allegations against Alan Jones. Lees meer
Isobel Roe and Stocky break down all the key lines of questioning in the cross examination so far, and Complainant J's responses.
If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
Watch this episode here: The Case Of... & Mushroom Case Daily - YouTube
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
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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02 Alan Jones | Defence questions suppressed while judge decides relevance
6 augustus 2026 · 33 min
Alan Jones allegedly told Complainant J "there are no rules" before an alleged assault at his country property in Fitzroy Falls. Lees meer
Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir's cross examination has included a line of questioning the prosecution says should not be admissible.
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe and Stocky were both in court for Complainant J's cross examination — including the portions that have now been suppressed, while the judge decides their relevance.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
Watch this episode here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube
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
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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01 Alan Jones | Alleged payments for 'being a good boy'
4 augustus 2026 · 34 min
Alan Jones allegedly kissed a teenager and touched his genitals in the early 2000s, a Sydney court has heard. Lees meer
Reporter Isobel Roe and host Stephen Stockwell break down all the biggest moments from the first day of this highly anticipated trial.
Alan Jones denies all the charges against him.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube
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
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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Alan Jones | The evidence his defence team tried to exclude
29 juli 2026 · 26 min
Prosecutors have won a battle to include evidence at trial that alleges Alan Jones had a tendency for taking a sexual interest in younger men. Lees meer
Sydney court reporter Isobel Roe is covering the case for the pod and tells Stocky what this evidence includes, and what the key complainants are alleging Alan Jones did to them.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel 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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Isla Bell: Judge reveals new details into police investigation
28 juli 2026 · 19 min
New details have been revealed in court, shedding light on why a murder charge against the man last seen with Brunswick teenager Isla Bell was dropped. Lees meer
The details came out during a judgement regarding whether Marat Ganiev would still have to face the remaining lesser charge — attempting to pervert the course of justice — relating to his actions after Ms Bell's death.
Kristian Silva returns to the pod to break down the judgement with Stephen Stockwell.
For more background, listen to our previous episode explaining Marat Ganiev's bid to throw out case.
If you have any questions you'd like Kristian 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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'High-profile man': Courts clash with content creator
23 juli 2026 · 28 min
Queensland law enforcement has cracked down on a content creator who published the name of a high-profile person implicated in an extortion case. Lees meer
The content creator allegedly breached a suppression order more than 50 times, and is now facing charges for the alleged offending.
Investigative reporter Grace Tobin and Cairns reporter Conor Byrne explain how the next phase of this bizarre story unfolded.
If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor 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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'High-profile man': Suppression challenged in QLD extortion case
21 juli 2026 · 26 min
A Queensland man is accused extorting his former partner by threatening to expose her alleged past affair with a high-profile public figure. Lees meer
The identity of the high-profile man has been suppressed even though he's not accused of any wrongdoing.
Cairns reporter Conor Byrne and investigative reporter Grace Tobin join the pod to explain what we can and can't report and why.
If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor 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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Isla Bell: Court hears bid to throw out case
16 juli 2026 · 23 min
The man originally charged with Isla Bell's murder has made an application to have the only remaining charge against him thrown out permanently. Lees meer
Marat Ganiev was charged with Isla's murder after the 19-year-old's body was found at a tip in Melbourne's east in 2024. That charge was then downgraded to manslaughter, and later replaced with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Kristian Silva returns to the pod to explain why Marat Ganiev's barrister is now applying for a permanent stay on the remaining charge.
Listen to our previous episode explaining how Isla’s alleged murder case collapsed.
If you have any questions you’d like Kristian 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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Alan Jones | Pre-trial sets stage for assault charges trial
14 juli 2026 · 19 min
Former powerhouse broadcaster Alan Jones will fight 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, in a trial starting next month. Lees meer
Pre-trial hearings are underway to nail down evidence and finalise the charges, with Sydney reporter Isobel Roe there for it all.
In this episode, Isobel takes Stocky through the Local Court pre-trial hearings so far in Sydney, and the background to the case.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel 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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Jana Armstrong’s baby in court, as father charged with murder
13 juli 2026 · 24 min
Jana Armstrong's family filled a Toowoomba courtroom today to watch her former partner Dharminder Singh face a murder charge. Lees meer
Senior reporter Cindy Wockner has been following the case and explains the investigation over the past week, and the extraordinary scenes in court this morning.
If you have any questions you'd like Cindy 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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04 The Airbnb Guest | How this trial challenged two juries
9 juli 2026
Two juries struggled to reach a verdict for Timothy Loosemore, the last eventually settling on manslaughter. In this episode we look at what might have stopped them from convicting him of murder. Lees meer
In the final part of The Case of The Airbnb Guest, Anna McGuinness and Stocky discuss the questions that may have been left in the jury's mind and we hear what Maree Vermont's children thought of the verdict.
Anna's latest reporting of the case can be found here: Maree Vermont's sons speak of devastation after Airbnb guest found guilty of killing her
If you have any questions you'd like Anna 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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03 The Airbnb Guest | Verdict
7 juli 2026 · 25 min
The prosecution's final pitch to the jury described Timothy Loosemore as a man who snapped and murdered Maree Vermont, but the defence told them they hadn't heard the evidence to back up that story. Lees meer
In this episode, Bendigo reporter Anna McGuinness explains the closing arguments and what Timothy Loosemore told police when he was in a hospital bed after the fire.
If you have any questions you'd like Anna 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.
Editor's note 7/7/26: Today's episode has been republished with updated audio after an initial publishing error.
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02 The Airbnb Guest | Dejected ex-lover, or helpful house guest?
2 juli 2026 · 29 min
The prosecution describes Timothy Loosemore as an ex-lover driven to murder by rejection. The defence says he's a welcome help around the stone house. So which was he? Lees meer
In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness tells Stocky how Maree Vermont's friends described the relationship, and what the fire investigator found at the scene.
If you have any questions you'd like Anna 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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01 The Airbnb Guest | A body in the ashes
30 juni 2026 · 22 min
After welcoming a British visitor named Timothy Loosemore, Maree Vermont's house went up in flames, and her body was found in the ruins. How did things go so wrong? Lees meer
In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness explains the prosecution's case against Timothy Loosemore, and how the defence argued back in his trial this year.
If you have any questions you'd like Anna 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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‘ISIS Brides’ | The slave
25 juni 2026 · 26 min
Two Australian women — Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad — have been charged with owning a Yazidi slave in Syria while living under ISIS rule. Lees meer
Reporter James Oaten tells Stocky what life was like for the teenage slave, and the arguments for and against bail for both Kawsar and her daughter Zeinab.
UPDATE 26/6/26: Since publishing this episode, alleged slave-owner Kawsar Ahmad has been granted bail by a Melbourne Magistrate.
More details: 'ISIS bride' Kawsar Ahmad charged with slavery offences is granted bail
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'ISIS Brides' | Who has been charged with what
23 juni 2026 · 26 min
ISIS-linked women returning to Australia from Syria will face domestic courts for charges including crimes against humanity: slavery and being member of a terrorist organisation. Lees meer
Melbourne reporter James Oaten returns to the pod and explains the legal process to now and the political and media storm these women faced upon their arrival.
Extra reporting by James Oaten: Australian kids returned from Syria deserve compassion, says grandfather — ABC News
If you have any questions you'd like James 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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Maree Crabtree | The murder charge the jury didn’t hear
22 juni 2026 · 12 min
Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree was tried for murder in relation to her son's overdose death, and acquitted in May. The jury didn't know she also was facing a murder charge for her second daughter, Erin. Lees meer
In this episode, Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto joins Stocky to explain why Maree was accused of killing Erin, a dramatic morning in court and why we had to keep this secret from you.
If you have any questions you’d like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
You can listen back to The Case Of Maree Crabtree, starting with episode one - 01 | Maree Crabtree | A mother tried for murder - ABC listen
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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04 Sharon’s Disappearance | No body, no parole
18 juni 2026 · 27 min
Thirty-six years after he killed his wife, Robert Fulton changed his name to Raymond Reddington, the lead character in US crime show, The Blacklist. We discovered another connection to this program not mentioned in the trial. Lees meer
Stocky, David Weber and Clare Rawlinson discuss the sentence, the name change and why Raymond Reddington didn't receive a non-parole period.
If you have any questions you'd like David 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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03 Sharon’s Disappearance | A tip off with a twist
16 juni 2026 · 18 min
An anonymous letter was sent to Sharon Fulton's coronial inquest, claiming to know who killed her and where her body was. But who wrote this letter, and can it be believed? Lees meer
Court reporter David Weber reveals who the author was and what the jury decided at the end of the trial in this 40-year-old cold case.
If you have any questions you'd like David 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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02 Sharon’s Disappearance | What Robert Fulton stood to lose
11 juni 2026
Sharon Fulton was looking into divorcing her husband months before her disappearance. He stood to lose everything. Was this a motive for murder? Lees meer
In this episode, Perth reporter David Weber describes what Sharon wanted out of a divorce. David also explains the defence argument she may have been a victim of Perth serial killers 'The Birnies', and her son's attempt to find the truth.
If you have any questions you'd like David 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.