The Case Of

The Case Of

A young couple goes missing then a cop is charged with murder. Shock waves run through Sydney's LGBTIQ community, casting a shadow over Mardi Gras. Now, the man accused of their murder will stand trial. Prosecutors allege Beau Lamarre-Condon shot television presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and flight attendant Luke Davies, 29, using his service firearm at Jesse's Paddington home on February 19, 2024. A week later, the two men's bodies were found in surf bags at a rural property near Goulburn, NSW.  The Crown is pursuing a domestic violence murder charge for both Jesse and Luke's deaths. Mr Lamarre-Condon will also fight a charge of aggravated break and enter, relating to an alleged incident at Jesse Baird’s Paddington home in 2023.  Legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell will join host Stephen Stockwell (the voice behind the Mushroom Case Daily podcast) to give you a front-row seat to the proceedings.  Together they'll recap witness statements, break down the lawyer speak and keep you across the key evidence throughout the trial.  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 Case Of Alan Jones continues to follow the trial of former broadcast titan Alan Jones, accused of indecent assault and sexual touching relating to six complainants — all young men at the time of the alleged assaults. The Airbnb Guest follows the trial of Timothy Loosemore, charged with murdering his host Maree Vermont, after a fire at her regional stone house property. Three juries were involved in this case, with one unable to reach a verdict. Sharon's Disappearance follows the murder trial of her husband, 40 years after her disappearance in Perth. Full of bizarre twists and clues, the trial for Robert Fulton — now Raymond Reddington — covered life insurance claims, secret recordings, anonymous tip offs and real-life serial killers. With no body or weapon, and mostly circumstantial evidence, the prosecution had a difficult task to prove this cold case to a jury. Maree Crabtree follows the trial of Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree, who was accused of murdering two of her children, five years apart. She was tried and acquitted for Jonathan's murder, and later prosecutors dropped the murder charge relating to her daughter Erin's death. The Two Intruders follows a cold case of Irma Palasics's murder. For decades, police hunted for the two intruders who robbed Palasics's Canberra home in 1999, leaving 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead, and her husband Gregor badly beaten. Wheelie Bin Murder follows the trial of Sheree Glastonbury and three co-accused, including Sheree's current partner, Mark Murphy. Prosecutors allege Sheree Glastonbury overdosed her former partner Geoffrey McLean, then disposed of his torso in a wheelie bin. Toyah's Murder, which follows the trial of 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh, charged for the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018. Kumanjayi Walker, a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019. Easey St Murders, which follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house. Snowtown Parole, which follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings. Romance Scam, which follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan. Croc Wrangler, which follows 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. Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025, as covered in the back-catalogue of this feed under the Mushroom Case Daily series.
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Episode's summary

The accused has taken to the witness box, giving his detailed version of how he says Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died, and facing an extensive cross-examination. Beau Lamarre-Condon told the court he went to Jesse Baird's home with the intention of retrieving his belongings, including an expensive Cartier ring, clothing and a surfboard. Sydney reporter Jamie McKinnell recaps his evidence, including that he fired his gun at Jesse Baird's shoulder, claiming he "110 per cent" stands by the first shot he took and was intending to disarm him, not kill him. If you have questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au? Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732. 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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15 Jesse & Luke | Accused murderer faces cross-examination

The accused has taken to the witness box, giving his detailed version of how he says Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died, and facing an extensive cross-examination. Beau Lamarre-Condon told the court he went to Jesse Baird's home with the intention of retrieving his belongings, including an expensive Cartier ring, clothing and a surfboard. Sydney reporter Jamie McKinnell recaps his evidence, including that he fired his gun at Jesse Baird's shoulder, claiming he "110 per cent" stands by the first shot he took and was intending to disarm him, not kill him. If you have questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au? Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732. 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.

10 Nov 2026
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14 Jesse & Luke | Accused told police 'I'm not a bad person' after arrest

The court heard the accused murderer told police he "did not want to be judged" after revealing where he'd hid Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's bodies. Court reporter Jamie McKinnell also tells Stocky prosecutors revealed internet searches relating to gun silencers and a screenshot of a YouTube video on mixing concrete. If you have questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au? Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732. 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.

05 Nov 2026
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13 Jesse & Luke | When police realised they were looking for one of their own

The day police discovered items belonging to Jesse and Luke in a bin, they started trying to contact the man who would go on to be accused of their murder: Beau Lamarre-Condon. In this episode, Jamie McKinnell explains what happened when police called the accused and the evidence of a telecommunications expert about where his phone pinged. If you have questions you'd like Jamie and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au. Family and domestic violence support: If you need help, contact 1800 Respect national helpline on 1800 737 732. 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 Nov 2026
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Mushroom Appeal | “Shocking criminality”

This episode analyzes the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold Erin Patterson's conviction and increase her sentence to life imprisonment without parole. Reporters Christian Silver and Rachel Brown examine the rejected appeal grounds, including concerns regarding jury sequestration and mobile phone data admissibility, while discussing the prosecution's successful appeal against her original sentence. The discussion further explores the legal implications of this ruling, noting Patterson's limited options for recourse in the High Court. The hosts also reflect on the emotional impact of the verdict on the victims' families and the profound isolation depicted during Patterson's recent court appearance.

30 Oct 2026
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12 Jesse & Luke | What Beau Lamarre-Condon did the night before his arrest

This episode examines the legal proceedings and evidence in the case against Constable Beau Lamar Condon for the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The discussion details witness testimony regarding Condon's cryptic communications, erratic behavior, and suspicious cleaning of a van prior to his arrest. The episode also explores Condon's recorded distress calls, his subsequent arrest at Bondi police station, and his allegations involving Elizabeth Kennedy. Additionally, the hosts address listener questions regarding the legal frameworks used to protect witnesses during the trial.

29 Oct 2026