Matty Episode 7: Atkins’ Testimony
Oct 20, 2025
The court unfolds as Atkins testifies under protection, revealing the night Matt vanished. Tensions rise during questioning about Matt's fate and Atkins' controlling behavior. Inconsistencies emerge regarding his actions, from drug-seeking trips to contradictory claims about caring for Matt. As the coroner dismantles his story, Atkins faces scrutiny over cryptic texts and implausible excuses. A shocking admission of perjury paves the way for a deal that reveals Matt's final resting place, igniting a community outcry and a family's relentless pursuit of justice.
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Immunity Narrowed Criminal Recourse
- A Section 61 certificate granted Michael Atkins immunity for inquest testimony, making his admissions inadmissible in criminal proceedings.
- The coroner warned this immunity made a retrial unlikely despite the inquest seeking truth about Matthew Leveson's whereabouts.
Grilling Reveals Inconsistent Accounts
- Counsel assisting Lester Fernandez relentlessly questioned Atkins about where he was during Matt's final night, exposing inconsistencies.
- Atkins repeatedly claimed hazy memory and admitted lying to police about his whereabouts and actions that night.
Evidence Undermines Protective Narrative
- CCTV and text evidence contradicted Atkins' claim he took Matt straight home; he returned to the nightclub and bought drugs.
- That gap undermined his account that he acted to safeguard Matt when drug-affected.