In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her father found her body buried in the sand.
Police believe there was a confrontation that led to a "frenzied" attack, with the alleged killer fleeing the country the next day. But the accused says he's innocent and claims he fled because he witnessed two masked men attack Toyah, making him fear for his own life.
Rajwinder Singh was extradited from India to face the murder charge, and he is now fighting that charge before a jury trial in Cairns.
The Case Of Toyah's Murder will follow all the key evidence and cross-examinations with reporter Christopher Testa and host Stephen Stockwell. If you have questions for Chris and Stocky, send them to thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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.
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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
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In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her father found her body buried in the sand.
Police believe there was a confrontation that led to a "frenzied" attack, with the alleged killer fleeing the country the next day. But the accused says he's innocent and claims he fled because he witnessed two masked men attack Toyah, making him fear for his own life.
Rajwinder Singh was extradited from India to face the murder charge, and he is now fighting that charge before a jury trial in Cairns.
The Case Of Toyah's Murder will follow all the key evidence and cross-examinations with reporter Christopher Testa and host Stephen Stockwell. If you have questions for Chris and Stocky, send them to thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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.
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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
The jury in the murder trial of Rajwinder Singh is walking up Wangetti Beach, where Toyah Cordingley's body was found in 2018. In this special episode we take you there too.
With waves crashing in the background, Chris Testa speaks to Stephen Stockwell from the beach, explaining what the jury saw, how the excursion worked and whether the robes and wigs of the courtroom made the journey too.
If you have any questions you'd like Chris 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 Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Rajwinder Singh is the victim of "wrong place, wrong time", his defence counsel says. In opening statements, barrister Gregory McGuire offered an explanation for Mr Singh leaving the country so soon after Toyah Cordingley's murder.
In this episode, Chris Testa joins Stephen Stockwell in Cairns to talk through opening statements and cross examinations from Mr Singh's legal team, including suggestions of other potential suspects.
If you have any questions about this trial you'd like Chris 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 Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Prosecutor Nathan Crane has alleged 41-year-old nurse Rajwinder Singh fled the country the day after killing Toyah Cordingley in a confrontation on Wangetti beach.
Mr Crane's opening address outlined the prosecution's case against Mr Singh, who will fight the murder charge in a three-week trial, with a freshly empaneled jury in Cairns.
In this episode, Stephen Stockwell joins Christopher Testa in Cairns to break down the first day of this highly anticipated trial, and what we can expect in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions about this trial you'd like Chris 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 Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
You can't spend too long in Far North Queensland without spotting a bumper sticker bearing the name "Toyah".
This week, The Case Of is in Cairns to follow the long-awaited trial for Toyah Cordingly's alleged killer, Rajwinder Singh.
Rajwinder Singh, 41, has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.
In this episode, ABC Far North Queensland reporter Christopher Testa and Stephen Stockwell talk through what we know about the case so far, as jury selection begins.
If you have any questions about this trial you'd like Chris 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 Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingly went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her body was found buried in the sand.
Next week, her accused killer will stand trial before a jury in Cairns. The defendant, Rajwinder Singh, denies the charges.
The Case of Toyah's Murder will be your eyes and ears inside the Cairns Supreme Court as the trial of Rajwinder Singh unfolds.
In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC Far North Queensland Reporter Christopher Testa to bring you all the details the jury hears.
If you have any questions about this trial you'd like Chris 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 Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
Disputed evidence, oppressive questioning and jury bungles are just some of the grounds for appeal Erin Patterson has outlined in her application to the Supreme Court of Victoria.
The convicted triple-murderer filed the application on the final day of the appeal period, claiming a substantial miscarriage of justice had occurred during her now infamous mushroom murders trial.
In this episode, ABC court reporter Kristian Silva joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the appeal grounds, explain how they're assessed and return to the lingering question of motive.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to thecaseof@abc.net.au.
To recap the story of Erin Patterson's mushroom lunch, check out this series:
Mushroom Recap: The Lunch
Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin
Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon
Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline
Mushroom Recap: The Cover Up
To catch up on how the trial of Erin Patterson unfolded, you can listen back to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
As the Easey Street committal hearing is on hold, we reflect on the evidence so far and answer your questions, with investigative reporter Rachael Brown returning to the pod.
Rachael also shares her reactions to triple-murderer Erin Patterson's appeal application, filed this week.
If you have any questions you'd like answered in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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.
Neighbours on Easey Street have given evidence along with a former homicide detective, in the second day of the committal hearing for accused killer Perry Kouroumblis.
In this episode, ABC reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the key moments in court, including hints at the other men in the picture that Perry Kouroumblis's defence team have focused on.
They also answer your questions about the layout of the house and how the media 'lawyered up' to report the entirety of these proceedings.
If you have any questions you'd like Alex, Rachael or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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 prosecution has detailed the graphic crime scene on Easey Street, on the first day of a committal hearing for alleged murderer Perry Kouroumblis.
Reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to talk through the events in court, including a legal battle over whether media could report on DNA evidence allegedly linking accused Perry Kouroumblis to the scene. Also, we answer your questions about this historic Melbourne case.
If you have any questions you'd like Alex or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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.
Last year a man was arrested in Italy, charged over the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in Melbourne, almost 50 years ago. Tomorrow the path to his potential trial begins in a Melbourne Magistrates Court.
In this episode, ABC Reporter Alexandra Alvaro joins Stephen Stockwell to explain what we know about the crime, what this committal hearing is and who the key players are.
If you have any questions you'd like Alex or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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 1977, two women were brutally murdered in their small Collingwood terrace house. Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were stabbed dozens of times, with Suzanne's baby in the next room.
The crime went unsolved for decades, leaving the community scarred and confused. But now, almost 50 years later, it's going to court.
The Case of the Easey Street Murders will follow the committal hearing of accused murderer Perry Kouroumblis — the first step towards a possible murder trial.
In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC reporters Alexandra Alvaro and Rachael Brown.
Follow The Case Of in the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts so you can get this full story when it drops on Tuesday.
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.
Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis was expected to begin his transition to parole on Monday, but there was a hold-up which wasn’t immediately explained.
In this episode, ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice join Stephen Stockwell to discuss the secrecy surrounding the parole and what the next steps are for Vlassakis.
If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. You can also listen back to episode one, episode two and episode three of The Case of Snowtown Parole for more background.
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.
Our colleagues have just updated their award-winning true crime podcast, with explosive new developments. Just outside Australia's country music capital, a young man's body is found on the train tracks, surrounded by shattered Christmas presents and discarded wrapping paper.
For decades, the mystery has haunted Tamworth. After Unravel's first season 'Blood on the Tracks' brought national attention to the case and won a Walkley award, a new inquest was launched. Now, Muruwari and Gomeroi journalist Allan Clarke returns to where it all began for Unravel, revisiting Tamworth and uncovering what's happened since, as the long-awaited final chapter of the story unfolds, and major new revelations are heard at the inquest.
Hear the full story now by searching for the Unravel: Blood on the Tracks on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
A quarter of a century after being imprisoned, quadruple-murderer James Vlassakis is preparing to begin his parole in Adelaide. He will be based at a pre-release centre, soon to begin the adjustment to modern day life — a very different world to the one he left 26 years ago.
In this episode, ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice join Stephen Stockwell to discuss Vlassakis's behaviour and experiences in prison, how the parole board considered his application, and how he'll be reintegrated to life outside.
If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. You can also listen back to episode one and episode two of The Case of Snowtown Parole for more detail of how we got here.
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.
It took 11 months in court to convict two of the Snowtown murderers, John Bunting and Robert Wagner. In that mammoth trial, the core of the prosecution's case was based on evidence from the third murderer: James Vlassakis.
In this episode, ABC senior reporter James Wakelin joins Stephen Stockwell to explain how the trials of these murderers unfolded, and how Vlassakis helped convict his co-conspirators.
If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice.
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 less than a week from today, Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis is expected to be released on parole. To understand why he's been given this opportunity, we go back to 1999 to understand his role in the serial killings.
In this episode, ABC senior reporter James Waklein joins Stephen Stockwell from Adelaide, to describe the day the Snowtown bank vault was opened, and what Vlassakis did after the bodies had been found.
If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au.
You can read more about the murders and how they’re felt in South Australia now in this article by James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice that was mentioned 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.
In just over a week, one of the murderers behind Australia's most infamous serial killings is set to be released on parole.
The Case Of Snowtown Parole looks at James Vlassakis's role in the killings and why he has been given the opportunity for parole, when it was denied for the other two murderers, and how he will be reintegrated into the community.
In this season of The Case Of, Stephen Stockwell will be joined by ABC reporters James Wakelin and Rebecca Brice. James reported from Snowtown the day the bodies were uncovered in May 1999.
Follow The Case Of in the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts so you can get the full story when it drops on Tuesday.
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.
Immediately following his guilty verdict, Croc Wrangler Matt Wright stood on the Darwin court steps and said he would appeal. His legal team has now made good on that promise, and we have all the details.
In this episode, ABC Darwin court reporter Olivana Lathouris joins Stephen Stockwell to explain the appeal grounds, including the alleged mistake Wright's lawyers say the judge made. We also have some Spicy updates about Matt Wright's life outside the courtroom.
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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It's the trial everyone in Darwin is talking about. In February 2022 a helicopter on a crocodile egg collection mission crashed in remote Arnhem Land, killing the egg collector and paralysing the pilot.
NT Croc Wrangler Matt Wright isn't on trial for the crash, but for what allegedly he did after. Charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, prosecutors say he tried to interfere with the investigation.
Matt Wright has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations.
To hear the background of this story, listen to our episode introducing the case of the croc wrangler.
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8000 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.
Throughout The Case of the Romance Scam, you've sent in heaps of questions, asking things like why Donna Nelson is in solitary confinement, what happened to the man she was going to visit and why the court sketches looked so different.
In this episode, North Asia Correspondent James Oaten and Australian Story producer Olivia Rousset join Stephen Stockwell to answer all your questions, complete with some surprising revelations around life in Japan.
To catch up on The Case of the Romance Scam you can listen back here:
Episode one: Who is Donna Nelson
Episode two: The evidence that defined the trial
Episode three: Last Chance for Donna Nelson
Episode four: Donna's appeal result
Episode five: Donna's path home
You can also check out the Australian Story on Donna Nelson produced by Olivia Rousset to learn more about Donna's story.
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 an administrative hearing today, Erin Patterson's legal team confirmed her plans to appeal her murder conviction.
In this episode, Kristian Silva joins Stephen Stockwell to explain what we learnt from this hearing, how Patterson's appeal could unfold and the new faces on her legal team
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to thecaseof@abc.net.au.
To recap the story of Erin Patterson's mushroom lunch, check out this series:
Mushroom Recap: The Lunch
Mushroom Recap: Who is Erin
Mushroom Recap: The Murder Weapon
Mushroom Recap: The Deadly Decline
Mushroom Recap: The Cover Up
To catch up on how the trial of Erin Patterson unfolded, you can listen back to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
In 2018, 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches. The next morning, her father found her body buried in the sand.
Police believe there was a confrontation that led to a "frenzied" attack, with the alleged killer fleeing the country the next day. But the accused says he's innocent and claims he fled because he witnessed two masked men attack Toyah, making him fear for his own life.
Rajwinder Singh was extradited from India to face the murder charge, and he is now fighting that charge before a jury trial in Cairns.
The Case Of Toyah's Murder will follow all the key evidence and cross-examinations with reporter Christopher Testa and host Stephen Stockwell. If you have questions for Chris and Stocky, send them to thecaseof@abc.net.au.
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.
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.
The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.
