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The Case Of

ABC Australia
Erin Patterson
Leongatha
Murder Trial
Jury Selection
Death Cap Mushrooms
Mushroom Poisoning
Prosecution
Murder
Death Penalty
Beef Wellington
Trial
Court
Victoria
Supreme Court Of Victoria
Currumburra
ABC News
Paul Story
Mushrooms
Colin Mandy
Kristian Silva

The Two Intruders For two decades, Canberra residents have become familiar with signs asking: Who killed Irma? It's a question that stems from a 1999 home invasion, a violent search for cash and valuables which left 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead and her husband Gregor badly beaten. Police have been searching for the two intruders, who left with more than $30,000. Rewards were offered and the Pala... more

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DNA samples lifted from a balaclava, a water jug and a milk bottle are key to identifying who killed Irma Palasics, according to the prosecution. And the jury is now being shown what was found.

However, a lot has changed in forensic pathology over t... more

As the pathologist tasked with explaining Irma Palasic's cause of death to the jury gave his evidence, he criticized the quality of the reports he relied on, revealing a surprising oversight.

In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne explains to Stephen Stoc... more

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Police spent more than a week combing through the Palasics home following the fatal home invasion in 1999, but under cross examination the defence elicited a potentially crucial concession from the man who led that search.

In this episode, reporters... more

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On Thursday the 18th of August 2022, Geoffrey McLean played golf and spent time at the pub with friends, but after 5pm no-one could raise him. The prosecution alleges this was because he'd been murdered.

In this episode, Adelaide court reporter Eva ... more

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Elizabeth Byrne
ABC Court Reporter, Canberra
ABC News
Episode: 03 The Two Intruders | The defence case emerges
Eva Blandis
ABC Court Reporter in Adelaide
ABC
Episode: 04 Wheelie Bin Murder | Geoffrey’s last day
Samira Fernandez-Brown
Cousin of Kumanjayi Walker
Episode: 05 Kumanjayi Walker | An avoidable death
Melissa Mackay
ABC reporter who covered the murder trial and inquest
ABC
Episode: INTRODUCING | The Case of Kumanjayi Walker
Alexandra Alvaro
Episode: INTRODUCING | The Case of the Easey Street Murders
Allan Clarke
Investigative journalist and creator of the Unravel podcast series Blood on the Tracks
ABC
Episode: PRESENTS — Unravel: Blood on the Tracks
Sebastian Robinson
Surviving pilot of the helicopter crash and key witness in the trial against Matt Wright.
Episode: 03 Croc Wrangler | Chopper pilot’s epic four-day examination
Matt Wright
Territory tourism operator and TV star facing charges related to a helicopter crash
Episode: 01 Croc Wrangler | The alleged coverup and motive
Erin Patterson
Accused of poisoning three guests during a lunch
Episode: Erin accepts that death caps were in the lunch

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Stephen Stockwell
Host of various investigative podcasts, with experience in covering detailed legal cases and emotional narratives surrounding crime.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Love it

    Great podcast - love down to earth delivery and explanations of complex legal jargon.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SoCitySo
    Australia19 days ago
  • You know!

    Once you notice how often Stocky stitches his sentences together with ‘you know’, you can’t unnotice. Unbearable. If this is your job and you, you know, narrate for a living, you should, you know, actively work to address your vocal tics, instead of just, you know, making us live with it. You know?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DeliaForever
    Australia22 days ago
  • Wheelie bin reporting

    Loved the coverage of the Erin Patterson trial. But as the podcast goes on, it is becoming far less polished. The reporting of the Wheelie bin trial is off-putting. The intermittent giggling of the host and guest sets a poor tone. Why would you joke about where the bin is now and whether the owners would want it back?! Feels really disrespectful to the deceased.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Smiddletb
    Australia23 days ago
  • Amazing

    Love the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeRgeey
    Australiaa month ago
  • Informative, factual only

    Initially (for Erin Patterson), the ABC did a good job with a careful and cautious podcast that lays out things factually and avoids speculation or sensationalism. It’s been a very interesting, well-presented, and up-to-date story.

    After that initial case, it’s been much less focused, with scattered reporting and much less journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AAdd314
    Australiaa month ago

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The podcast is praised for making complex legal issues accessible and engaging to a general audience.
However, some listeners have noted concerns about language use by the host which may detract from the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of criminal trials and the emotional narratives surrounding victims.

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03 The Two Intruders | The defence case emerges
Q: Francesca asks about how DNA evidence is interpreted when a result is described as being many billions of times more likely to come from one person than another.
The prosecution argues that the DNA samples strongly point to the two men, but the defence contends that the evidentiary context, lab procedures, and potential contamination could weaken those probabilities, so the interpretation remains contested and subject to further testimony.
03 The Two Intruders | The defence case emerges
Q: Jane asks whether police think the two accused were involved in the earlier robberies in 1997 and 1998, and if they are connected to those incidents.
The police have not established that Joseph Vekony and Steve Fabriczy were responsible for all earlier robberies; there is some association with the 1998 balaclava DNA evidence, but the connection to 1997 remains unclear, leaving doubts about their involvement in those cases.
41 | Lies, phone resets, dumped evidence: the two explanations
Q: Is the verdict required to be unanimous, and how might jurors differ in their reasoning?
The host explains that the jury must be unanimous in the verdict, but jurors may reach that verdict through different reasoning and by focusing on different pieces of evidence.
39 | Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Q: What are your plans for this podcast once the jury retires to deliberate their verdict?
We will continue to provide coverage in the lead-up to the verdict, with episodes detailing what happens during jury deliberations and the next steps, and we'll recap the judge's directions as the process unfolds.
04 The Two Intruders | How did Irma die?
Q: Could Irma have died from a single injury, or was it a combination of factors?
The medical examiner indicated a combination of blunt force trauma and airway blood obscuring a single definitive cause of death, leaving the exact cause inconclusive.

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Focused on providing detailed coverage of high-profile criminal trials in Australia, this podcast presents an insightful exploration of the judicial system, emphasizing both the legal proceedings and their societal implications. It covers notable cases including the murder of Toyah Cordingley, the parole proceedings of serial killer James Vlassakis, and the complexities surrounding various criminal trials, highlighting the emotional narratives affecting victims' families and communities. Its unique approach lies in translating courtroom activities and legal jargon into accessible content, fostering a deeper public understanding of the trials and their broader contexts.

Listeners can expect thorough analyses combining investigative journali... more

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2. Eva Blandis
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5. Alexandra Alvaro
6. Allan Clarke
7. Sebastian Robinson
8. Matt Wright

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