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• Snowtown Parole: The trial

  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 [email protected] 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.

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• Snowtown Parole: The murders and investigation

  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 [email protected] 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.

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• INTRODUCING: The Case Of Snowtown Parole

  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.

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• Croc Wrangler: How Matt Wright is appealing his verdict

  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.--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.

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• Romance Scam: Answering your questions

  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 NelsonEpisode two: The evidence that defined the trialEpisode three: Last Chance for Donna NelsonEpisode four: Donna's appeal resultEpisode five: Donna's path homeYou 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.

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