The Case Of

211 épisodes

Tom Silvagni's rape conviction and the limitations of privilege
27/1/2026 | 20 min
A son of AFL royalty used his privilege to its full extent when he was accused of rape, but it didn't stop a jury finding him guilty.
In this episode, reporter Alexandra Alvaro explains to Stephen Stockwell how Tom Silvagni's family tried to keep his name out of the news, but how that didn't protect him from a takedown by the judge during sentencing.
Now, Tom Silvagni is appealing his conviction.
If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email [email protected] with your thoughts.
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.
Kumanjayi Walker: Six years on, what's changed?
22/1/2026 | 29 min
It's been six years since Kumanjayi Walker was killed by Constable Zachary Rolfe, and six months since Coroner Elizabeth Armitage found that racism was a factor in Kumanjayi's killing.
In this episode, Melissa Mackay and Stephen Stockwell examine what has changed in the police force since these damning findings, and the lasting effect on the community. Also, we answer your questions and read some of the heartfelt reflections that have poured in.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.
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.
Kumanjayi Walker: An avoidable death
20/1/2026 | 32 min
Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025.
In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody.
For more on the Coroner's findings check out this article from Mel.You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised this episode discusses an Aboriginal person who has died.
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.
Kumanjayi Walker: Diving deep into the cause of the shooting
15/1/2026 | 42 min
Racist police awards, private text messages and Kumanjayi Walker's troubled upbringing: the NT Coroner went deep when investigating the cause of the Yuendumu shooting in 2019.
In this episode Melissa Mackay retraces the evidence presented to the Coronial Inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, with all the tense courtroom moments and alarming revelations.
If you want to read more about the awards mentioned in this episode, check out this article by Mel.
If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.
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.
Kumanjayi Walker: Police Brutality or just doing the job?
13/1/2026 | 35 min
Zachary Rolfe's trial revolved around a seconds-long shooting, which the jury saw direct evidence of via body-worn video footage. However, it was the intention behind those shots that was debated — and that Mr Rolfe eventually defended from the witness box.
In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how Zachary Rolfe described his actions and intentions under cross examination, before the jury found him not guilty.
If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode.
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.

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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.

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