The Final Chapter: Erin Patterson's Fate Now in the Hands of 12 Jurors
The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial has begun deliberations after a 10-week trial at Latrobe Valley Law Courts. Facing three murder charges and one attempted murder charge from a 2023 lunch at her Leongatha home, Patterson's fate now rests with a sequestered jury considering whether she deliberately intended to kill or harm her guests.• Jury officially began deliberations at 1pm yesterday after Justice Beale's comprehensive instructions• Prosecution doesn't need to prove motive for a guilty verdict, but must establish intent• Jury being sequestered during deliberations with restricted outside contact• Patterson's Leongatha property recently covered with black plastic sheeting by supporters• Verdict timeline remains unknown—could come any moment or take weeksVisit mushroommurdertrial.com to subscribe to our free newsletter with behind-the-scenes information. Message via the website's contact tab for a complimentary mushroom sticker. Consider supporting through a Buy Me A Coffee membership ($5) which helps cover studio hire, liability insurance, equipment, and production costs. Please leave a review if you're finding this podcast useful as it helps us reach more listeners.Support the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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Ian Wilkinson Pastor: Unraveling Deadly Mushroom Lunch at Erin Patterson’s House
Pastor Ian Wilkinson shares his firsthand account of the deadly mushroom lunch at Erin Patterson's home that claimed the lives of his wife and two others, while he miraculously survived.In this episode of the Erin Patterson murder trial:• Long-time pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church for 26 years• Describes his relationship with Erin Patterson as "friendly, amicable" but more like acquaintances• Received an unexpected lunch invitation from Erin through his wife Heather• Initially thought they were the only ones invited but learned Gail and Don Patterson were also coming• Simon (Erin Patterson’s estranged husband) was invited but didn't attend• Noticed Erin's reluctance when Heather and Gail wanted to see her pantry• Observed Erin rejecting offers of help while plating the food herself• Details how Erin used a different coloured plate (orangey-tan) while guests ate from matching grey plates• Describes the beef wellington as "like a pasty" containing steak and mushrooms• Confirms everyone had the same food items on their plates, though couldn't recall how much Erin ate💻 Subscribe to my newsletter at www.mushroommurdertrial.com for full updates, documents, and courtroom breakdowns.🎁 Want a free mushroom sticker?Use the Contact Us tab on the website and I’ll send one as a thank you.☕ Support the podcast:If you’ve found this coverage valuable, you can “Buy Me a Coffee” to help cover the costs of this independent journalism. Members get exclusive content too.📱 Follow me on social media — links in the show notes.🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a review. More information: Erin Patterson trial reports, sign up for the Mushroom Murder Trial newsletter and get freebies Lore and CrimeLore and Crime is a spine-chilling podcast that unearths historical dark tales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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The Dehydrator, the Dummy Phone, and the Judge’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial
📝 Show Notes — The Mushroom Murder Trial PodcastEpisode: Week Nine – Jury to Be Locked In, Phones Missing, and the Dehydrator DumpedHost: Lisa This week we reach a critical juncture in the Erin Patterson trial, now into its ninth week inside the Supreme Court in Morwell, Victoria.🔍 In this episode:Justice Christopher Beale continues his final instructions to the jury.The jury will be sequestered during its deliberations, an unusual move in Australia — signalling just how high-profile this case is.A key prosecution claim about leftovers fed to Erin’s children is thrown out by the judge, who warns the jury not to speculate without expert evidence.The court revisits the dehydrator — allegedly used in a blind mushroom taste test, later dumped by Erin before a child protection visit. Was it panic? Or allegedly part of a cover-up?Erin’s digital trail is under scrutiny, with allegations she used multiple phones, factory reset one four times, and never handed over her “main” device. But the defence says there’s no proof she expected a search.The judge warns the jury about the complexity of the prosecution’s case, urging them not to overlook the simple explanations.💻 Subscribe to my newsletter at www.mushroommurdertrial.com for full updates, documents, and courtroom breakdowns.🎁 Want a free mushroom sticker?Use the Contact Us tab on the website and I’ll send one as a thank you.☕ Support the podcast:If you’ve found this coverage valuable, you can “Buy Me a Coffee” to help cover the costs of this independent journalism. Members get exclusive content too.📱 Follow me on social media — links in the show notes.🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a review. Every share helps this story reach those who care about truth and justice.Until next time — stay tuned.Support the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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Did Erin Patterson Intentionally Poison Gail Patterson? Justice Christopher Beale Guides Jury in Mushroom Murder Trial
Justice Christopher Beale has delivered his initial phase of instructions to the jury in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial, emphasising they alone must determine if the prosecution has proven her guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The case centres on whether Ms Patterson deliberately laced a beef wellington with death cap mushrooms, killing her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, while severely poisoning Heather's husband Ian.• Trial now in its ninth week with intense media scrutiny• Ms Patterson pled not guilty to all charges and testified for eight days• Justice Beale warned jurors to base verdict solely on evidence presented• Key issue is whether Ms Patterson bears criminal responsibility, not whether the meal caused deaths• Jury expected to retire later this week to deliberate• Case has attracted "unprecedented media attention" according to Justice BealeFor more information, visit mushroommurdertrialcom and subscribe to our newsletter for updates. Message via the website's Contact Us tab to receive your free mushroom sticker, and consider supporting through the Buy Me A Coffee membership for exclusive content.Support the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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Signal Messages Unveiled: Erin Patterson Faces Cross-Examination in Latest Court Transcript
The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast provides updates on the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial as it potentially enters its final week, with the judge set to give jury instructions on Tuesday. This episode features a detailed reading of Friday's court transcript, including critical cross-examination about Signal messages between Patterson and her former in-laws.• Court proceedings could conclude this week depending on how long jury deliberations take• Erin Patterson faced questioning about messages to her ex-husband's parents regarding school fees• Prosecution suggested Patterson was angry when her in-laws declined to get involved in fee dispute• Conflicting testimony emerged about whether Patterson consulted her ex-husband before changing their children's schools• The case is formally titled "The King versus Erin Patterson" following the monarchy changeJoin our newsletter at mushroommuridertrial.com for daily updates and further developments in this case. You can support our coverage by buying us a coffee for $5 using the links in the show notes.Support the showInstagram @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 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. 🔒 Subscribe for Premium Access 🔍Love the podcast? Unlock even more. Subscribers get exclusive access to premium and bonus episodes—no fluff, no filter, just the unvarnished truth. Deep dives, behind-the-scenes insights, and the details we can’t always share publicly. If you're serious about the story, this is where it gets real.🎧 Subscribe now and stay one step ahead.
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