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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. 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 verd...

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. 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 lik...

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? 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 futu...

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? 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 episo...

Two Australian women — Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad — have been charged with owning a Yazidi slave in Syria while living under ISIS rule. 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 Melb...

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.  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 fr...

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. 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.   ...

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. 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 l...

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? 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 e...

Sharon Fulton was looking into divorcing her husband months before her disappearance. He stood to lose everything. Was this a motive for murder? 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...

Sharon Fulton dropped her three-year-old son at daycare in Perth's north and never returned to pick him up. Forty years later, her husband Robert Fulton is charged with murder. In this series, Perth court reporter, David Weber, retells the trial of Raymond Reddington — formerly Robert Fulton. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof...

Jack McLennan went missing in October 2024 from Ficks Crossing, a small town in southeast Queensland. A few of his personal belongings have been found scattered kilometers apart; a pair of cheap trainers, a hat and wallet, but no sign of Jack. In this episode of The Case Of, we retrace his last moments with Rob Burgin, the host of the ABC's latest Unravel series: What Became of Jack? If you have a...

Erin Patterson’s appeal against her three murder convictions has been scheduled for August 19. Why? We thought you might need a refresher.  In this episode we revisit the grounds of appeal with Melbourne Court reporter, Kristian Silva – taking you into the Mushroom Case Daily archives to remind you of the grounds Patterson is appealing her conviction on.   The prosecution’s appeal for a longer sen...

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart were killed by Dezi Freeman in August 2025. Now, the Victorian state coroner has shared new details about their final moments.  Wodonga reporter Ashlee Aldridge was one of the first reporters on the ground in Porepunkah when the officers were killed. She pieces together the events based on the coroner’s information...

Dezi Freeman - wanted for the murder of two police officers - was shot and killed in March this year. More details of that day have now been revealed in the Coroner’s court.  Wodonga reporter Ashlee Aldridge knows the area well, and reveals for the first time the police’s version of events presented to the inquest into the fugitive’s death.  If you have any questions you’d like Ashlee and Stocky t...

We’ve been getting a lot of emails asking if we’re going to cover the case Samantha Murphy, the Ballarat jogger who went missing on the morning of February 4, 2024.  Ballarat reporter Laura Mayers joins the pod to explain the story up to here, and where the proceedings stand. We also let you in on a few other big cases we have on our radar, heading to court later in the year.  If you have any ques...

A defendant's cancer diagnosis can now be revealed, along with details of a second police sting that helped link one of the intruders to the crime scene. Reporter Elizabetth Byrne explains how she campaigned the court to release more information about the two intruders, including previously suppressed stories of knuckle dusters, cable ties and a truckload of stolen cigarettes. Liz and James Vyver...

A strange note found in Jonathan Crabtree's rubbish bin was one of the final pieces of evidence the jury saw. ABC Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto reveals what it said, and the role it may have played in the jury finding Maree Crabtree not guilty of murdering her son. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au . Th...

Maree Crabtree's daughter Tara gave critical evidence in the murder case — but she did so with one condition. Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto explains what deal was done in order for Tara to turn crown witness. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa 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 Ca...

Isla Bell met a man, never came home, then her body was found in a tip. But now, no one will face charges for her death — why? Reporter Kristian Silva explains the timeline of the Brunswick teenager's death and the investigation that followed, leading to a shocking change from the Office of Public Prosecutions. If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes,...

Maree Crabtree was accused of killing her son with a drug laced-smoothie, in a murder trial which ended this week. Brisbane reporter Talissa Siganto joins Stocky to explain how the trial unfolded and why Maree's daughter was central to the jury's decision in this case. If you have any questions you'd like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au . The Case...

After five months in prison, croc wrangler Matt Wright announced his release from jail via an Instagram post.  Darwin reporter, Olivana Loutharis returns to the pod to explain how it all unfolded.   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 all the trials we've covered, we've never heard directly from a victim or their family. This episode we change that. Irma Palasics's grandson, John Mikita, joins the pod to reveal his thoughts on the verdict, and describe the Irma and Gregor Palasics he knew and loved. 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...

Five days after Kumanjayi Little Baby's body was found, her accused murderer has been called to court in Alice Springs. Reporter Olivana Lathouris attended the hearing and told Stocky about the scenes in court and across town, where the Walpiri community has begun its sorry business. If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au...

From the evidence we think convicted Irma's killers to what haunts us most from this trial — it's time to tell you what we really think. As we await sentencing, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver sit down with Stocky to reflect on the case and the verdict. 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...