‘ISIS Brides’ | The slave

‘ISIS Brides’ | The slave

Two Australian women — Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad — have been charged with owning a Yazidi slave in Syria while living under ISIS rule. Reporter James Oaten tells Stocky what life was like for the teenage slave, and the arguments for and against bail for both Kawsar and her daughter Zeinab. UPDATE 26/6/26: Since publishing this episode, alleged slave-owner Kawsar Ahmad has been granted bail by a Melbourne Magistrate. More details: 'ISIS bride' Kawsar Ahmad charged with slavery offences is granted bail [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/kawsar-ahmad-charged-with-slavery-offences-granted-bail/106848132]

'ISIS Brides' | Who has been charged with what

ISIS-linked women returning to Australia from Syria will face domestic courts for charges including crimes against humanity: slavery and being member of a terrorist organisation.  Melbourne reporter James Oaten returns to the pod and explains the legal process to now and the political and media storm these women faced upon their arrival.  Extra reporting by James Oaten: Australian kids returned from Syria deserve compassion, says grandfather — ABC News [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/trauma-faced-by-children-returned-from-islamic-state-syria/106726476] If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [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.

Maree Crabtree | The murder charge the jury didn’t hear

Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree was tried for murder in relation to her son's overdose death, and acquitted in May. The jury didn't know she also was facing a murder charge for her second daughter, Erin. In this episode, Brisbane court reporter Talissa Siganto joins Stocky to explain why Maree was accused of killing Erin, a dramatic morning in court and why we had to keep this secret from you.    If you have any questions you’d like Talissa and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [thecaseof@abc.net.au].    You can listen back to The Case Of Maree Crabtree, starting with episode one - 01 | Maree Crabtree | A mother tried for murder - ABC listen [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-case-of/01-maree-crabtree-a-mother-tried-for-murder/106677762] 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.

04 Sharon’s Disappearance | No body, no parole

Thirty-six years after he killed his wife, Robert Fulton changed his name to Raymond Reddington, the lead character in US crime show, The Blacklist. We discovered another connection to this program not mentioned in the trial. Stocky, David Weber and Clare Rawlinson discuss the sentence, the name change and why Raymond Reddington didn't receive a non-parole period. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [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.

03 Sharon’s Disappearance | A tip off with a twist

An anonymous letter was sent to Sharon Fulton's coronial inquest, claiming to know who killed her and where her body was. But who wrote this letter, and can it be believed? Court reporter David Weber reveals who the author was and what the jury decided at the end of the trial in this 40-year-old cold case. If you have any questions you'd like David and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au [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.