The Case Of
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 8000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's...
Episodes
Mushroom Lunch: Erin Patterson's appeal confirmed
In an administrative hearing today, Erin Patterson's legal team confirmed her plans to appeal her murder conviction.In this episode, Kristian Silva joins Stephen Stockwell to explain what we learnt from this hearing, how Patterson's appeal …
Romance Scam: Donna's path home
Even though Donna Nelson's appeal has failed, it's opened the door to diplomacy that could get her back to Australia.In this episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell t…
Romance Scam: Donna's appeal result
Desperate to overturn her drug trafficking conviction, Donna Nelson lodged an appeal with the Japanese courts. Today they handed down their decision.In this mini-episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten joins Stephen Stockwell from out…
Romance Scam: Last chance for Donna Nelson
After her trial, the judges retired to consider Donna Nelson's fate. Then came the moment Donna and her family feared the most.In this episode, James Oaten and Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to talk through the verdict, and the appea…
Romance Scam: The evidence that defined the trial
Japan’s legal system has a 99% conviction rate, so Donna Nelson and her family knew she had a hard case to argue. But when they saw the judge become tearful about Donna’s experience, a window of hope appeared. In the second episode of the R…
Romance Scam: Who is Donna Nelson?
Perth woman Donna Nelson said she was going to Japan to meet the man she was going to marry. Instead, she was arrested at a Tokyo airport, carrying two kilograms of methamphetamine.While Japanese prosecutors say Donna was a drug mule, her f…
Croc Wrangler: Oli, Matt and Stocky tell you what they really think
During any trial we're limited in what we can say, but now the jury has found Matt Wright guilty of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice, we're off the chain.In this episode Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Steph…
Croc Wrangler: The questions we couldn't answer, until now
Some of the best questions we get are ones we can't answer during the trial because they haven't been addressed before the jury. Finally, now we can.In this episode Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick dive into The Case Of mailbag and explai…
Mushroom Lunch: Why Erin Patterson was sentenced to life
Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison, but Justice Christopher Beale has left a light on with the option of parole after 33 years.In this episode Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown join Stephen Stockwell to explain Justice Beale…
Croc Wrangler: The cause of the crash, and the trials before Matt Wright's
The Northern Territory courts have been dealing with the fallout from the helicopter crash that killed Chris Wilson for years before this trial.In this episode, Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to explain the other …
Croc Wrangler: What the jury didn't hear
Croc Wrangler: Matt Wright verdict returned after six-hour deliberation
The jury has reached its verdict in the trial of croc wrangler Matt Wright — but not without a twist.In this episode, reporters Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to take you inside the courtroom as the decision was h…
Croc Wrangler: Defence and prosecution make final bids to jury
The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Matt Wright, after three days of closing arguments and judge's directions.In this episode, Stephen Stockwell, Olivana Lathouris and Matthew Garrick step through the key arguments each side ma…
Mushroom Lunch: Victims’ pain laid bare at Erin Patterson plea hearing
Mushroom Case Daily reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown join Stephen Stockwell for a breakdown of Erin Patterson's plea hearing.Seven weeks after her guilty verdict, Patterson has returned to court to face her victims — the sole surv…
Croc Wrangler: Secret recordings and tapped phone calls
Covert recordings of croc wrangler Matt Wright allegedly discussing the destruction of a helicopter maintenance document have been played to the court as his trial nears its end.In this episode reporter Olivana Lathouris joins Stephen Stock…
Croc Wrangler: What happened while Seb was in a coma
In a flurry of activity following the 2022 fatal chopper crash, witnesses have described conflicting accounts of who did what. Specifically, who moved what: a logbook, a document and a diary.In this episode reporters Olivana Lathouris and M…
Croc Wrangler: Chopper pilot’s epic four-day examination
Pilot Sebastian Robinson has spent a gruelling four days in the witness box, giving evidence against his former employer, TV star Matt Wright.In this episode, Olivana Lathouris and Stephen Stockwell break down the examination of this key wi…
Croc Wrangler: Witnesses describe the chopper crash
A deadly helicopter crash in February 2022 during a croc egg collection mission set in train the events that led to Matt Wright being charged with three counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice.In this episode, Olivana Lathouri…
Croc Wrangler: The alleged coverup and motive
Celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright is facing three very specific charges relating to an alleged cover up of evidence. We explain what they are, as well as his alleged motive.In this episode, Darwin court reporter Olivana Lathouris and Step…
INTRODUCING the case of the croc wrangler
It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot.NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on …
INTRODUCING the case of the croc wrangler
It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot.NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on …
Hear Erin's lies to police: record of interview released
Police knew Erin Patterson was being deceptive about her lunch preparation early in their investigation, but they kept a straight face.  In today’s episode, we bring you audio of moments in Patterson's police interview where she lied, and p…
Hear Erin's lies to police: record of interview released
Police knew Erin Patterson was being deceptive about her lunch preparation early in their investigation, but they kept a straight face.  In today’s episode, we bring you audio of moments in Patterson's police interview where she lied, and p…
All the times Erin allegedly poisoned Simon – and much more
Allegations of prior poisonings, a mysterious cat story, and a survivor's hallucinations. These are just some of the things that have been suppressed from media reporting until today.Now that the restriction has been lifted, we can finally …
All the times Erin allegedly poisoned Simon – and much more
Allegations of prior poisonings, a mysterious cat story, and a survivor's hallucinations. These are just some of the things that have been suppressed from media reporting until today.Now that the restriction has been lifted, we can finally …
ANNOUNCING: What’s next for this podcast
You asked, we answered. As the trial of Erin Patterson wrapped up, you made it clear we should keep making this podcast. So we decided we will, and from this weekend it will become The Case Of.We're keeping this window into the justice syst…
ANNOUNCING: What’s next for this podcast
You asked, we answered. As the trial of Erin Patterson wrapped up, you made it clear we should keep making this podcast. So we decided we will, and from this weekend it will become The Case Of.We're keeping this window into the justice syst…
Bonus Q&A: Sentencing, frozen assets, mushroom music
The Mushroom Case Daily mailbag has been overflowing so we are diving back in to answer some of your questions.In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain how the sentencing of Erin Patterson will work, if the verdict can be…
Bonus Q&A: Sentencing, frozen assets, mushroom music
The Mushroom Case Daily mailbag has been overflowing so we are diving back in to answer some of your questions.In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain how the sentencing of Erin Patterson will work, if the verdict can be…
Mushroom Recap: The Cover-up
Never foraged. Don't own a dehydrator. Bought them at an Asian Grocer. These are just a few of the lies Erin Patterson spun to try to cover herself, once it became clear she was a suspect in a homicide investigation.In the final chapter of …
Mushroom Recap: The Cover-up
Never foraged. Don't own a dehydrator. Bought them at an Asian Grocer. These are just a few of the lies Erin Patterson spun to try to cover herself, once it became clear she was a suspect in a homicide investigation.In the final chapter of …
Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline
Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson had no idea what was ahead for them the afternoon they left Erin's house. They raved about the delicious meal she'd served and went to bed feeling well.In Chapter Four of The Case of the …
Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline
Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson had no idea what was ahead for them the afternoon they left Erin's house. They raved about the delicious meal she'd served and went to bed feeling well.In Chapter Four of The Case of the …
Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon
A dehydrator and death cap mushrooms are uncommon murder weapons. To use them in preparation for her guests' beef Wellington lunch, Erin Patterson needed to make a plan months before the day.In Chapter Three of The Case of the Mushroom Lunc…
Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon
A dehydrator and death cap mushrooms are uncommon murder weapons. To use them in preparation for her guests' beef Wellington lunch, Erin Patterson needed to make a plan months before the day.In Chapter Three of The Case of the Mushroom Lunc…
Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin?
Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder with no known motive. Still, much has been made of the tensions that simmered with her estranged husband Simon Patterson, and frustrations with her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and…
Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin?
Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder with no known motive. Still, much has been made of the tensions that simmered with her estranged husband Simon Patterson, and frustrations with her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and…
Mushroom Recap: The Lunch
It started with a homemade meal and ended in a triple murder trial. This is the first chapter in our limited series, retelling the tragic and bizarre case of the mushroom lunch, and its host, Erin Patterson.In this series, Rachael Brown and…
Mushroom Recap: The Lunch
It started with a homemade meal and ended in a triple murder trial. This is the first chapter in our limited series, retelling the tragic and bizarre case of the mushroom lunch, and its host, Erin Patterson.In this series, Rachael Brown and…
Rachael, Kristian and Stocky tell you what they really think
We will never know exactly how the jury reached its guilty verdicts, but we can tell you why we think they did.Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell are re-joined by court reporter Kristian Silva for this post-verdict analysis episode. Today,…