The Case Of

Celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright is facing three very specific charges relating to an alleged cover up of evidence. We explain what they are, as well as his alleged motive. In this episode, Darwin court reporter Olivana Lathouris and Stephen Stockwell unpack the prosecution's case against Matt Wright, and how his legal team will defend the charges. We also answer our first curious listener questions on this case. If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au]. -- 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. [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/introducing-the-case-of-the-croc-wrangler/105636556]

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. Wright, has pled not guilty and denies all the allegations. In this first episode of The Case Of, NT Court Reporter Olivana Lathouris and Stephen Stockwell talk you through what happened in 2022, the specifics of the charges against Matt Wright and what makes this crash so tragic. 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.

Police knew Erin Patterson was being deceptive about her lunch preparation early in their investigation, but they kept a straight face.   In today’s episode, we bring you audio of moments in Patterson's police interview where she lied, and police knew it.  Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell also talk through the next key dates in the case, and deliver a correction regarding an earlier episode’s cultural ignorance.  -- Some of the other Mushroom Case Daily episodes mentioned today * The day Erin Patterson's police interview was played to the court [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/erin-pattersons-police-interview/105345080] * Hear more about victim impact statements in this episode  [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/bonus-q-and-a-sentencing-frozen-assets-and-mushroom-music/105614910] * For everything the jury didn't hear, including previous alleged poisonings, jump into this special.  [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/all-the-times-erin-allegeldy-poisoned-simon-and-much-more/105627974] -- From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, and post-verdict analysis, Mushroom Case Daily is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.  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 alleged that the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson said she was innocent. This podcast follows every development of the trial as the accused triple murderer fights the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown are with producer Stephen Stockwell on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily] on the ABC listen app.   To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes: * A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/a-tragic-accident-or-ultimate-betrayal/105245906] * What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/what-happened-to-the-leftovers-our-friday-wrap/105276400] * Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/deathcaps-dna-and-drama/105303264] * Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/week-four-wrap/105330890] * Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/key-moments-in-the-case-so-far-week-three-wrap/105360478] * Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/explaining-erins-evidence-week-six-wrap/105387996] * The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/the-biggest-moments-of-erins-evidence-our-friday-wrap/105415288] * Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/kill-them-all-or-reconnect-our-friday-wrap-/105441452] * Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/judging-erins-lies-our-friday-wrap/105470888]

Allegations of prior poisonings, a mysterious cat story, and a survivor's hallucinations. These are just some of the things that have been suppressed from media reporting until today. Now that the restriction has been lifted, we can finally reveal many other things the jury didn't hear in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial as well. In this episode, Rachael Brown, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through Simon Patterson's claims Erin tried to poison him on multiple occasions before the beef Wellington lunch, and a visit to the tip straight after the fatal lunch. -- From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, and post-verdict analysis, Mushroom Case Daily is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. 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 alleged that the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson said she was innocent. This podcast follows every development of the trial as the accused triple murderer fights the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown are with producer Stephen Stockwell on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily] on the ABC listen app. To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes: * A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/a-tragic-accident-or-ultimate-betrayal/105245906] * What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/what-happened-to-the-leftovers-our-friday-wrap/105276400] * Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/deathcaps-dna-and-drama/105303264] * Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/week-four-wrap/105330890] * Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/key-moments-in-the-case-so-far-week-three-wrap/105360478] * Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/explaining-erins-evidence-week-six-wrap/105387996] * The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/the-biggest-moments-of-erins-evidence-our-friday-wrap/105415288] * Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/kill-them-all-or-reconnect-our-friday-wrap-/105441452] * Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/judging-erins-lies-our-friday-wrap/105470888]

You asked, we answered. As the trial of Erin Patterson wrapped up, you made it clear we should keep making this podcast. So we decided we will, and from this weekend it will become The Case Of. We're keeping this window into the justice system open, using this feed to continue being your eyes and ears in the courtroom for high-profile Australian trials. around the country. Listen to this short drop to hear Stephen Stockwell explain what will change, and to reveal the next trial we'll be covering. Make sure you're following this feed in the ABC Listen app (or wherever you get your podcasts) so you don't miss our first episode.