The Case Of
ABC Australia
The Two Intruders
For two decades, Canberra residents have become familiar with signs asking: Who killed Irma?
It's a question that stems from a 1999 home invasion, a violent search for cash and valuables which left 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead and her husband Gregor badly beaten.
Police have been searching for the two intruders, who left with more than $30,000. Rewards were offered and the Palasics family never gave up hope the people responsible would face justice.
Now, Melbourne men Steve Fabriczy and Joseph Vekony are on trial for Irma's murder. They both say they're not responsible for her death.
In The Case Of the Two Intruders, Stephen Stockwell is joined by veteran ABC Court Reporter Elizabeth Byrne and senior ABC journalist James Vyver.
The Case Of The Wheelie Bin Murder.
Killed by a drug overdose, then cut up and put in a wheelie bin. That's what prosecutors allege Sheree Glastonbury did to her partner, 55-year-old Geoffrey McLean.
The Case of the Wheelie Bin Murder will follow the murder trial of Sheree Glastonbury and three co-accused, including Sheree's current partner, Mark Murphy.
Mark's twin brother Peter and his partner Lynette are defending charges of assisting an offender for their alleged involvement in disposing of Geoffrey's body.
All four deny the allegations.
ABC Adelaide reporter Eva Blandis will join Stephen Stockwell to unpack the evidence in court 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:
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.
For two decades, Canberra residents have become familiar with signs asking: Who killed Irma?
It's a question that stems from a 1999 home invasion, a violent search for cash and valuables which left 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead and her husband Gregor badly beaten.
Police have been searching for the two intruders, who left with more than $30,000. Rewards were offered and the Palasics family never gave up hope the people responsible would face justice.
Now, Melbourne men Steve Fabriczy and Joseph Vekony are on trial for Irma's murder. They both say they're not responsible for her death.
In The Case Of the Two Intruders, Stephen Stockwell is joined by veteran ABC Court Reporter Elizabeth Byrne and senior ABC journalist James Vyver.
The Case Of The Wheelie Bin Murder.
Killed by a drug overdose, then cut up and put in a wheelie bin. That's what prosecutors allege Sheree Glastonbury did to her partner, 55-year-old Geoffrey McLean.
The Case of the Wheelie Bin Murder will follow the murder trial of Sheree Glastonbury and three co-accused, including Sheree's current partner, Mark Murphy.
Mark's twin brother Peter and his partner Lynette are defending charges of assisting an offender for their alleged involvement in disposing of Geoffrey's body.
All four deny the allegations.
ABC Adelaide reporter Eva Blandis will join Stephen Stockwell to unpack the evidence in court 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:
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.
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 20min
Kyle Sandilands in court: Everything you need to know
A month ago shock-jock, Kyle Sandilands was taken off air – he’s now taken his former employer to court for breaching his contract
Mar 26, 2026 • 38min
08 The Two Intruders | Covert DNA collection
A detective has given evidence that accused murderer Steve Fabriszy revealed a very specific detail about what he did inside the house the night Irma Palasics was killed. In this episode we hear descriptions of crime scene photographs, including an image of the secret cash compartment in the Palasics’s home. The jury also heard how the Y2K craze interfered with gathering evidence. Images from the ransacked house and the secret compartment can be seen on Instagram FacebookIf you have any questions you’d like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 24, 2026 • 30min
07 The Two Intruders | Testing the alibi
Joseph Vekony insists he had never been to Canberra — where Irma was murdered in 1999 — and has presented a three-pronged alibi which has been tested in court.In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver explain who Joseph Vekony is; his life in Hungary and Melbourne and the surprising depth of his friendship with his co-accused, Steve Fabriczy.If you have any questions you'd like Liz and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 19, 2026 • 35min
06 The Two Intruders | How undercover cops tricked an accused murderer
Police drew Steve Fabriczy into a fake criminal network, in an attempt to find out what happened the night Irma Palasics was killed.In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver explain the details of this undercover operation — including a meeting Mr Fabriczy had with a fake crime boss at Melbourne's Crown Casino.If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 17, 2026 • 30min
05 Wheelie Bin Murder | Love and acid in Adelaide
Months before Geoffrey McLean's body was found in a wheelie bin in Adelaide's north, the 55-year-old's car was set on fire, and hydrochloric acid was thrown on him.The man behind these attacks is Anthony Lloyd — one of accused killer Sheree Glastonbury's exes — and now he has given evidence about those attacks and why he made them.Reporters Eva Blandis and Jordanna Schriever break down Anthony Lloyd's evidence and cross examination with Stephen Stockwell.If you have any questions you'd like Eva, Jordanna or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 12, 2026 • 29min
05 The Two Intruders | The balaclava, the water jug and the milk bottle
DNA samples lifted from a balaclava, a water jug and a milk bottle are key to identifying who killed Irma Palasics, according to the prosecution. And the jury is now being shown what was found.However, a lot has changed in forensic pathology over the past 25 years, making it a tough job for the biologist giving evidence in the trial.If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 9, 2026 • 29min
04 The Two Intruders | How did Irma die?
As the pathologist tasked with explaining Irma Palasic's cause of death to the jury gave his evidence, he criticized the quality of the reports he relied on, revealing a surprising oversight.In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne explains to Stephen Stockwell how defence barristers used these revelations. The jury also heard about how milk was packaged for Canberra in 1999 — a nod to DNA evidence found on a milk bottle at the crime scene.If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 5, 2026 • 31min
03 The Two Intruders | The defence case emerges
Police spent more than a week combing through the Palasics home following the fatal home invasion in 1999, but under cross examination the defence elicited a potentially crucial concession from the man who led that search.In this episode, reporters Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver describe the meticulous path which was cleared to Irma's body to preserve the crime scene and the importance of the Melbourne shoe library.If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Mar 3, 2026 • 26min
04 Wheelie Bin Murder | Geoffrey’s last day
On Thursday the 18th of August 2022, Geoffrey McLean played golf and spent time at the pub with friends, but after 5pm no-one could raise him. The prosecution alleges this was because he'd been murdered.In this episode, Adelaide court reporter Eva Blandis explains what the last contact with Geoffrey McLean was and what the forensic pathologist found when he examined his remains.If you have any questions you'd like Eva and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
Feb 26, 2026 • 35min
02 The Two Intruders | The secret kitchen drawer
Irma and Gregor Palasics kept large amounts of cash hidden inside their house in "every nook and cranny".The prosecution alleges one of the men accused of Irma's 1999 murder was also involved in an earlier attack at a different home, pointing to DNA samples recovered at both crimes.In this episode, ABC reporters Elizabeth Byrne and James Vyver recap the key moments in court, including the jury watching video of a police interview with Gregor at hospital, in the hours after Irma's murder.If you have any questions you'd like Liz, James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email 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.
