<p>Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025.</p><p>In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody.</p><p>For more on the Coroner's findings check out this <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-13/nt-kumanjayi-walker-death-zachary-rolfe-police-shooting-inquest-/105517630. ">article from Mel</a>.You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner <a href="https://agd.nt.gov.au/attorney-general-and-justice/courts/inquests-findings/kumanjayi-walker/files-exhibits-and-media/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-2025-NTLC-8.pdf">here</a>. </p><p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised this episode discusses an Aboriginal person who has died.</p><p>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.</p>