Episode · The Case Of
04 Jesse & Luke | Forensic evidence from the accused’s clean-up
1 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Episode notes
From a skip bin at a Cronulla bowls club, to underneath the floorboards of Jesse Baird's Brown Street home: the forensic details of the police investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse and Luke have been laid out before the jury. Evidence of blood-stained belongings, DNA samples, a bullet hole, and a fired gun cartridge are all part of the Crown’s case about what allegedly happened inside the Paddington home. If you have any 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,…
The Case Of
by ABC Australia · English · True Crime
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.
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