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05 The Two Intruders | The balaclava, the water jug and the milk bottle

Podcast: The Case Of
Published: Mar 12, 2026
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Summary

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 [email protected] . 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.