Prosecutors Question Erin Patterson's Medical Claims in Deadly Mushroom Poisoning
Erin Patterson's triple murder trial enters its seventh week as prosecutors challenge her claims about medical appointments and her condition after the deadly lunch. The mother of two faces questioning about inconsistencies in her story while maintaining her innocence against charges of deliberately serving beef wellington that killed three relatives.Prosecutor Dr. Nanette Rogers disputed Ms Patterson's claim about booking a gastric bypass appointment at Enrich Clinic in Melbourne.Medical records show Ms Patterson's potassium levels improved quickly and her liver function tests showed no damage, unlike typical mushroom poisoning.Prosecutors suggest the mum-of-two allegedly pretended to be sick knowing "how suspicious it would look" if she wasn't ill like her guests.Testimony from Dr. Chris Webster indicated he warned Ms Patterson her children could be at risk.The Court at Morwell examines conversation with Ms Patterson's estranged husband Simon about collecting their children for medical checks.Make sure you're subscribing to my newsletter. It's the place to be. Just go to mushroommurdertrial.com and if you haven't yet, please subscribe to this podcast on your preferred platform so you never miss an episode. If you feel like rewarding me for the thousands of hours I've spent on this work, I have a Buy Me A Coffee membership which allows you to pay $5 as a one-off thanks, but only if you can afford it and only if you want to.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page
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Unraveling the Mushrioom Trial: Erin Patterson's Courthouse Drama
This episode is from Friday's transcript from the Erin Patterson murder trial, focusing on the prosecutor's examination of Erin's Facebook messages and her account of inviting Simon and his parents to the fatal lunch.• Lisa hosts with guest Louise • Erin's Facebook messages allegedly reveal frustrations with ex-husband Simon and his parents• Messages include phrases like "I'm sick of this shit" and "f them" which Erin claims were just venting• A Witness testified that Erin had portrayed Simon as a poor father and complained about him to online friends• Did Erin mention "important medical news" when inviting Simon to lunch• Simon's text declining the invitation and Erin's response urging him to reconsider become key evidence• The prosecution suggests Erin deliberately kept her children away from the lunch where mushrooms were served• Testimony examines what the prosecution claims as a deteriorating relationship between Erin, Simon, and his parents in months before the incidentThanks for listening. For more information, visit my website. Make sure you subscribe to my newsletter on www.mushroommurdertrial.com, it's jam-packed with news about the trial. Plus I'm on Instagram at Erin underscore pod. You can find me on Facebook. Just search the podcast, the mushroom Murder Trial podcast. I also will put links in the show notes to those social media accounts. And if you were feeling like rewarding me for the thousands of hours I’ve spent on this work, I have a buy me a coffee membership which allows you to pay $5 as a thanks and I get a coffee. This goes towards the editing, studio hire, liability \insurance, equipment, sound and voiceovers. Plus there’s exclusive membership material on the site, just for you.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page
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The Two Faces of Erin Patterson: Uncovering the Mushroom Murder Trial
Please note I misspoke and I mistakenly said Heather instead of Erin .The error is regretted. Erin Patterson faces the Supreme Court of Victoria on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to a deadly lunch where mushrooms were allegedly served. The prosecution is suggesting she had "two faces" - a loving public persona contrasting with private resentment toward her former in-laws.• Crown Prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers claims Patterson's Facebook messages reveal her true feelings about in-laws Don and Gail Patterson• Ms Patterson denies allegations that she was angry with her in-laws for taking Simon's side in a child allowance dispute• The accused explains she invited the Wilkinsons to lunch to thank Heather Wilkinson for past kindness and because Gail mentioned Heather would like her garden• Ms Patterson admits she never told medical professionals about potentially foraged mushrooms in the meal, even after relatives became severely ill• Evidence presented suggests Ms Patterson disposed of a dehydrator the day after being discharged from hospital• The prosecution alleges Ms Patterson prepared a separate poisoned beef wellington for Simon who didn't attend the lunchVisit mushroommurdertrial.com to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5.Subscribe to our newsletter at themushroommurdertrial.com for exclusive weekly updates, and find us on all social media platforms. If you'd like to support the thousands of hours spent on this reporting, consider the "buy me a coffee" membership for $5, which includes exclusive content.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page
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Under Oath: Erin Patterson Faces Cross-Examination In Mushroom Trial
This bonus episode is a narration the transcript from Erin Trudi Patterson's cross-examination yesterday in the Supreme Court of Victoria, where she faces charges for the alleged mushroom poisoning deaths of three people and attempted murder of another.• Erin Patterson, aged 50, has pleaded not guilty to all charges• Prosecutor Dr. Nanette Rogers questioned Ms Patterson about alleged death cap mushrooms• Ms Patterson, of Leongatha, denies the mushrooms in evidence photos are death caps• Evidence presented includes photos of Ms Patterson's kitchen scales with mushrooms and her dehydrator• Ms Patterson admitted to lying to police about dehydrating food because she was "afraid of being held responsible"• Prosecution alleged Ms Patterson intended to poison guests at lunch, including her estranged husband• Ms Patterson denied intentionally poisoning anyone• Trial is expected to continue for approximately two more weeksVisit mushroommurdertrial.com to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page
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Death Caps & Deception: Inside the Mushroom Murder Trial Cross-Examination
Erin Patterson faces cross-examination in the Supreme Court of Victoria after pleading not guilty to triple murder charges in the mushroom poisoning case. The prosecution showed Ms Patterson evidence of lies about her dehydrator ownership, mushroom foraging activities, and alleged cancer diagnosis.• Ms Patterson admits lying to police about owning a dehydrator and foraging for mushrooms• Evidence includes photos of mushrooms, the dehydrator, and of Ms Patterson disposing of the appliance at a local tip• Ms Patterson denies knowing she had dehydrated death cap mushrooms• Direct contradiction between Ms Patterson and survivor Ian Wilkinson about the lunch and cancer claims• Ms Patterson denies telling lunch guests she had cancer to create a pretext for the gathering• Prosecution suggests Ms Patterson disposed of the dehydrator to eliminate suspicion• Court told the trial may continue for several more weeksVisit mushroommurdertrial.com to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page
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 allegations relate to a meal of Beef Wellington which included toxic death cap mushrooms 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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