The Deadly Beef Wellington: Inside Australia's Mushroom Murder Trial
A deadly lunch. A fake cancer diagnosis. Three deaths and one survivor. The trial of Erin Patterson has begun in Victoria's Supreme Court, and it's already revealing shocking details about that fateful July 2023 day.The 50-year-old Leongatha woman stands accused of serving death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws and their relatives in a beef wellington dish. According to the prosecution, Ms Patterson served herself food on a distinctly different plate than her guests - a small, light-coloured plate compared to the large grey ones provided to the victims. This detail emerged as prosecutors outlined their case against Ms Patterson, who faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge. She denies all these allegations.Defence counsel Colin Mandy acknowledges his client initially misled police about the mushrooms' source, claiming they came from a supermarket and an Asian grocer. The defence attributes these lies to panic, maintaining the poisonings were a tragic accident with no malicious intent.Whether you're fascinated by true crime, interested in Australia's legal system, or simply captivated by this extraordinary case, our daily coverage provides unprecedented access to the proceedings. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow along as this remarkable trial unfolds, revealing the truth behind what happened at that seemingly ordinary lunch table.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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Three Charges Withdrawn as Mushroom Murder Trial Begins - Erin Patterson
The Mushroom Murder Trial begins this week in Morwell, Victoria, with the accused Erin Patterson pleading not guilty to allegedly murdering her former in-laws and Gail's sister after a calamitous lunch at her home in July 2023. The Department of Public Prosecutions has discontinued three attempted murder charges against Erin Patterson concerning her estranged husband, with the jury empaneled and opening addresses scheduled for Wednesday.The mushroom murder Trial is being held in Morwell, Victoria, about 152 kilometres from Melbourne. Erin Patterson accused of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson. She is also facing an attempted murder charge of Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson, who survived.The Prosecution is led by Nanette Rogers and Erin Patterson’s defence defence by Barrister Colin Mandy.Justice Christopher Beale presiding over the case, which has created media interest with hotels fully booked across Morwell. Local community welcoming the influx of journalists, bloggers and podcasters.A Daily ballot determines media access to limited courtroom space to the mushroom murder trial proceedings.Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at mushroommuardertrial.com for updates and information about the trial. You'll also receive the first edition when you sign up. You can find me on Facebook by searching for the Mushroom Murder Trial podcast, with links available in the show notes.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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Inside Australia's Mushroom Murder Trial
A family lunch in July 2023. Three lives lost. One attempted murder charge. One person on trial. The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast is launching coverage of Erin Patterson's case as proceedings begin today (April 28) in Victoria, Australia.• Erin Trudi Patterson faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge following deaths after the 29 July 2023 lunch. The 50-year-old is pleading not guilty to all charges.• The Supreme Court of Victoria: Mushroom Murder Trial is taking place at La Trobe Magistrates Court in Morwell, 152km east of Melbourne.• Mum-of-two Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges related to the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson, Heather Wilkinson, and attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson.• Esteemed barrister Colin Mandy SC representing Erin Patterson, while Jane Warren lead the prosecution through the pre-trial process• Australian legal system requires strict reporting guidelines to prevent prejudicing the trial.• Coverage of the Erin Patterson hearings will focus on fair and factual reporting of proceedings as they unfold.The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will be reporting this week from Morwell and the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne.Please subscribe to The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast newsletter at www.mushroommurdertrial.com for updates and information. Follow us on Instagram @Erin_pod and find us on Facebook by searching for the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast. If you'd like to support this independent coverage, consider the Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5, which helps cover production costs and provides exclusive member content from The Mushrooms Murder Trial Podcast.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
About The Mushroom Murder Trial | Erin Patterson Podcast
The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast delivers on-the-spot coverage of one of Australia’s most prominent criminal trials.The focus is on Morwell, a town in southeastern Victoria, as the case of the Department of Public Prosecutions versus Erin Trudi Patterson unfolds. The hearings are taking place at the La Trobe Magistrates’ Court, located about 152 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state’s capital. The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast follows the event as it moves through the Australian legal system, examining the tragic aftermath of a family lunch involving Beef Wellington and mushrooms. Ms Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges, which are being run under the direction of The Supreme Court of Victoria. She faces three murder charges and one attempted murder allegation following the deaths after the 29 July 2023 family lunch. The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will examine this tragedy as it makes its way through the Australian legal system.Ms Erin Patterson, aged 50, from Leongatha, was a trainee mathematics teacher before this tragic incident.Subscribe to our Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast newsletter at www.mushroommurdertrial.com for regular updates and exclusive insights.Follow us on Instagram @Erin_pod and find us on Facebook by searching for the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast. If you'd like to support this independent coverage, consider the Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5, which helps cover production costs and provides exclusive member content from The Mushrooms Murder Trial Podcast.
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