Case 138: The Batavia
Added 2020-02-22 08:38:12 +0000 UTCDuring the 17th century, The Netherlands became one of the world’s foremost economic powers thanks to its advances in science, art, and commercial trade. Then known as the Dutch Republic, its wealth and power flourished through the importing of goods from overseas, with huge ships sent to Asia and Africa to bring back textiles, teas, grains, and spices. A popular proverb among the Dutch during this period was: “Jesus Christ is good, but trade is better.”
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - research, writing
Mike Migas - production, scoring
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - scoring
Milly Raso - creative direction
Comments
I somehow missed this episode. I loved it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had never heard this story. It's so sad, but it shows both the best and the worst of humanity. I don't believe that it would have made any difference if Pelsar had left a leader or not. His chosen leader most likely would've been quickly overthrown by the other mutineers. I hope Lucretia ended up happy after all that. And the poor preachers daughter. Thank you for sharing this! I'd love for casefile to cover more historical events like this.
Vanessa Allen
2024-04-21 20:24:20 +0000 UTCNever heard of this before. Now I want to visit Batavia’s Graveyard! Lots of noticeable re-recorded sections in this ep. Casey - was the neighbour mowing his lawn again? 🤣
Paul T
2020-03-01 20:08:52 +0000 UTCLoved this story so much. Listened to it twice. My favorite book is kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and I have read that so many times and have so many antique books of it. You did an amazing job and this is one of my favorites!
Rebekah
2020-02-28 02:42:11 +0000 UTCWhat can I say?! Holy crap that is a harrowing story
RubySpook
2020-02-26 02:30:54 +0000 UTCWow - I have to say that this was my favorite episode of Casefile yet. As you may be able to see from my username, I am very interested in Maritime history but I had not actually heard of this case before. I am really surprised there hasn't been a film or tv show made, but then I saw Russell Crowe's production company is pursuing it (or were in 2017). This was such a well told story though by the casefile team - I can't imagine what hell those people left on the island with Cornelius had to go through. Once again, thank you for such a brilliant episode!
Captain Flint
2020-02-25 23:34:14 +0000 UTCI loved this! Awesome. I also heard the aforementioned slip of 1931 glad someone posted that.
Lyman Green
2020-02-25 13:08:54 +0000 UTCWow. I had heard of aTge Batavia, but I did not know it was this terrible. I have heard of there being some lighter Aboriginal people found when settlements were made, but those two were probably not the only ones who became stranded on the western coast of the continment and joined the local tribes. This is up there with Casefike's best. Poor people, I am sorry for them. I am glad the murderers got their just desserts.
HelpFind Ajax&Stamp
2020-02-24 19:27:00 +0000 UTCDamn, Cornelius is the true original Lord of the Flies
Sean Boulden
2020-02-24 11:49:51 +0000 UTCThis might be a new favorite episode for me. Absolutely fascinating.
Brenda Wells
2020-02-24 00:26:22 +0000 UTCNot my type of episode but I continue to respect the research on historical cases and appreciate the willingness to incorporate variety in the episode types.
alan roosen
2020-02-23 22:33:54 +0000 UTCI wonder if this was Dan Simmons inspiration for his novel The Terror! Wow. Just wow.
Kimberley Ross
2020-02-23 22:27:11 +0000 UTCThis is probably one of my favorite episodes to date. I like that it was historical. Very detailed. Kept me enthralled the entire time. Thanks for showing us something a little different.
Lindsey M
2020-02-23 19:20:10 +0000 UTCWow what a story! Thanks for giving light to this historical massacre
Crysalyn Lopez
2020-02-23 16:49:57 +0000 UTCThat’s 3 from 3 great episodes to start 2020, Casey and the team are still the high water mark in true crime podcasting
Ian Hume
2020-02-23 07:41:43 +0000 UTCGenerally, I enjoy cases that are historical. Because there’s so much information that helps set the scene and transport you to the place of the case. Not the scene of the crime. That’s very different lol I really enjoyed this case, for that reason :)
Maya George
2020-02-23 05:17:57 +0000 UTCI'm so glad you decided to do an episode on the Batavia after all! I thought it would suit the podcast, even if it wasn't quite your usual setting :)
Matthew Graneri
2020-02-23 04:20:09 +0000 UTCGreat episode as always 👌👍. My only comment would be the audio change in Casey’s voice at 1:00:36 & at 1:13:05, it just sounds a bit odd compared to the rest of the episode. Very minimal issue, just thought I’d mention it.
Brett_T
2020-02-23 02:21:16 +0000 UTCThank you Bella
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:41:19 +0000 UTCThank you Jason
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:41:14 +0000 UTCThank you Katarzyna
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:41:04 +0000 UTCThank you Mine
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:40:47 +0000 UTCThank you Megan
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:40:42 +0000 UTCThank you Maya
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:40:36 +0000 UTCGood spotting! Thank you Bob. That one slipped through. We will fix that up.
Casefile True Crime
2020-02-23 00:40:12 +0000 UTCWhat a great, historical episode! Nice job, team! 💕
Bella Moretti
2020-02-22 20:00:08 +0000 UTCWow we’re just gonna start it off like that, huh?? 😂 ...what a wild ride. Can’t say much else, damn. I love these historical episodes so much. ❤️ immediately relistening. Thank you so much!!!
Jason Colombo
2020-02-22 17:08:09 +0000 UTCI caught that, too. Whoops. 😆
Brenda Wells
2020-02-22 14:45:26 +0000 UTC1:09:22 .... Apparently one of the mutineers lived to more than 300 years old.
Bob Trenwith
2020-02-22 12:40:54 +0000 UTCThis is a superb episode and such an interesting case, I can't believe I've never heard of it before! Easily one of the best episodes yet, thank you for posting!
Katarzyna Kudela
2020-02-22 12:13:52 +0000 UTCThis episode had me saying WTF out loud a few times now! Good work team!
Mine du Plessis
2020-02-22 09:38:13 +0000 UTCAnother one?! Wooooo!!!!
Megan Brennan
2020-02-22 09:30:55 +0000 UTCWOAH. What a surprise. I logged on at the same time this was posted. Can’t wait to listen, thanks for the early as upload. Legends <3
Maya George
2020-02-22 08:39:11 +0000 UTC
