The Case Of
ABC
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 8,000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.
Our most recent season covers the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018. Seven years later, 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh fought the charge of her murder at a trial in Cairns.
Additional seasons of The Case Of include The Croc Wrangler, following the reality star and Northern Territory celebrity Matt Wright, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the investigation of a fatal helicopter crash.
The Romance Scam follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.
Snowtown Parole follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.
Easey St Murders follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.
Kumanjayi Walker is a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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 8,000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.
Our most recent season covers the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018. Seven years later, 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh fought the charge of her murder at a trial in Cairns.
Additional seasons of The Case Of include The Croc Wrangler, following the reality star and Northern Territory celebrity Matt Wright, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the investigation of a fatal helicopter crash.
The Romance Scam follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.
Snowtown Parole follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.
Easey St Murders follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.
Kumanjayi Walker is a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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May 13, 2025 • 20min
Mushroom expert "funkeytom" takes the stand
At the start of Erin Patterson's trial, the prosecution alleged she travelled to places death cap mushrooms had been spotted. Today, the man who posted some pictures of mushrooms in those areas online gave his evidence.Dr Tom May, a mushroom expert who uses the username "funkeytom" on the iNaturalist website, told the court how to identify death cap mushrooms. Doctors also gave evidence, explaining that Erin Patterson's tests in hospital appeared normal.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 12, 2025 • 25min
Mushrooms, motive and reasonable doubt – your questions answered
Erin Patterson’s trial has taken a break today, but the Mushroom Case Daily team hasn’t – we’ve prepared this special Q&A episode.Today, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell open up the Mushroom Case Daily mailbag and answer some of the hundreds of questions we’ve received, including the source of the mushrooms used in the lunch, the defence team’s strategy and whether Erin Patterson will take the stand.If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 9, 2025 • 34min
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday wrap
The second week of Erin Patterson's murder trial has now finished. Friends, doctors and Erin's children have mapped the aftermath of the lunch.In this episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss the Patterson children's evidence, wrap up the week's most memorable moments with investigative reporter Rachael Brown, and let some curious listeners in on a bit of podcast behind the scenes.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 8, 2025 • 17min
Erin Patterson in tears during daughter's evidence
Today the jury heard evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter, who was nine-years-old when she was interviewed by police. In this episode Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss what she said and how Erin reacted. They also break down what medical experts said about Erin’s condition in hospital, and the potential source of the deadly mushrooms. If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 7, 2025 • 19min
Doctor’s grave warnings to Erin
There were tears in the courtroom as children of the deceased lunch guests shared their stories. Plus, a Leongatha doctor described his attempts to convince Erin Patterson of the seriousness of her situation - and potentially her children’s conditions - after she presented to hospital complaining of diarrhoea. In today’s episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also answer questions about the taste of Erin’s beef wellington, the timing of her dehydrator dumping, and why witnesses aren’t giving their opinion on Erin’s guilt or innocence. If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 6, 2025 • 20min
Lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson speaks
Ian Wilkinson survived the beef wellington lunch Erin Patterson held on July 29, 2023. Ian was the pastor at the Patterson’s church in Korumburra, and other than Erin, he’s the only other person who knows what happened when all the guests were there that day. In court today, he gave his testimony. Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through his evidence, the surprising moments that cut the tension in the courtroom, and they recap evidence from other witnesses. If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
May 5, 2025 • 21min
“She seemed to really like mushrooms”
Erin Patterson's Facebook friends describe her as a woman who loved her kids, seemed to really like mushrooms and was at the center of a strained relationship. As Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial enters its second week, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through how Erin repeatedly brought up mushrooms and asked for advice on how to cook beef Wellington. If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au
May 2, 2025 • 28min
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday wrap
Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial has reached the end of its dramatic first week. We’ve heard about false cancer claims, a close bond with those who died and how her relationship with her estranged husband crumbled.
May 1, 2025 • 18min
'Hope you'll change your mind': Erin pleads with husband to attend lunch
On the second day of Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial, her estranged husband, Simon Patterson took the stand.
Apr 30, 2025 • 23min
Individual wellingtons, coloured plates, and a false cancer claim
The prosecution laid out its case against Erin Patterson today, but no motive was offered. The defence fired back in its opening, saying the deaths were a terrible accident but the jury must focus on whether Erin Patterson intended to poison her relatives.
