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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.

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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.

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.

It started with a homemade meal and ended in a triple murder trial. This is the first chapter in our limited series, retelling the tragic and bizarre case of the mushroom lunch, and its host, Erin Patterson.

In this series, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell draw together all the twists and turns of the unbelievable story over five episodes.

Chapter One returns to the day of the lunch, when four guests arrived at Erin Patterson's Leongatha home, oblivious to what would unfold next.

We will never know exactly how the jury reached its guilty verdicts, but we can tell you why we think they did.

Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell are re-joined by court reporter Kristian Silva for this post-verdict analysis episode. Today, we outline the most damning evidence against Erin Patterson, the gaps and questions never dealt with in court, and we dig into our listeners' 'Legally Blonde' moments.

If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 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
• 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

If the jury didn't hear it, we couldn't talk about it. That's why for weeks we have left certain questions unanswered, even after getting them hundreds — sometimes thousands — of times.

Today Stocky and Rachael lift the lid on these topics for the first time: why manslaughter was not an optional charge, where Erin Patterson lived during the trial, whether a certain novel was found on her bookshelves, and much more.

If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court.

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.

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
• 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 Erin Patterson has spent her first night in prison a convicted murderer, the prosecution's exhibits from the trial have been released to the public.

In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell reveal the panicked triple-0 call from a doctor in Leongatha, and bring you reactions from the police and the community in Korumburra.

If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.

Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.

From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.

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
• 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

After more than 10 weeks, the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial has reached their verdict on the three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder.

Rachael Brown was in the room as the verdict was handed down. She tells Stephen Stockwell how this dramatic moment unfolded, and shares a statement provided to Mushroom Case Daily from Erin Patterson's close friend and supporter.

If you've got questions about the verdict that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.

Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.

From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.

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/mushroom-case-daily/a-tragic-accident-or-ultimate-betrayal/105245906

What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/what-happened-to-the-leftovers-our-friday-wrap/105276400

Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/deathcaps-dna-and-drama/105303264

Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/week-four-wrap/105330890

Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/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/mushroom-case-daily/explaining-erins-evidence-week-six-wrap/105387996

The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/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/mushroom-case-daily/kill-them-all-or-reconnect-our-friday-wrap-/105441452

Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/judging-erins-lies-our-friday-wrap/105470888

When we landed in Morwell 10 weeks ago to make this podcast, we had no idea what was ahead — both inside the courtroom and outside.

Turns out a lot of you are curious about the experience of making this podcast, why we are so emotionally invested, and our observations of the community we've been embedded in.

In this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell give listeners a peek into their lives in Morwell, and a behind the scenes of making the pod.

If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.

Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.

From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.

Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day 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
• 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 a closed room in the Latrobe Valley Law Courts, 12 people are deciding if Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty of murder and attempted murder. 

In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell answer your questions about the jury; how much they’re paid, the way they’ll approach deliberations, what support is available and how we’ll be told they have reached a verdict.   

If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.   

Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.   

From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.   

Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day 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
• 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 

After nine weeks, the jury has retired to consider its verdict: whether Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty of murder and attempted murder.

In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the final instructions given to the jury, explain how they'll return their verdict and what happens while we wait.

If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au

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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.

Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.

From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.

Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.