The jury is played a Triple-0 call from a doctor asking for police help, after Erin Patterson discharged herself from hospital. He later tells her she needs to get her children checked out, fearing they may have also been poisoned. He warns her they can be scared and alive, or dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Survivor speaks
Church pastor Ian Wilkinson survived the deadly mushroom lunch. He tells the court Erin Patterson seemed reluctant to let her lunch guests see inside her new pantry. Later, he says he overhead staff looking for the accused killer as he and his ill wife were being rushed to Melbourne hospitals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The super sleuth & a true crime group
Three women who befriended Erin Patterson in a true crime group gave evidence, telling the jury she asked for advice on how to make beef Wellington. The court also heard Patterson was considered a “super sleuth” and self-described atheist, who struggled with her estranged husband’s faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The estranged husband
The first witness is called to take the stand, and it's Erin Patterson's estranged husband Simon Patterson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The case against Erin Patterson
As the prosecution sets out its case against Erin Patterson, they accuse the 50-year-old mushroom cook of telling a string of lies. The defence admit she did tell lies, but say she never deliberately poisoned anyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Missing Campers Trial follows the case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, and the man accused of murdering them, Gregory Lynn, an accusation he denies.
Bringing you up to date with an investigation that began in March 2020, through to Gregory Lynn's arrest in November 2021, to now.....The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson will be in court each day as he stands trial. With Nine News Reporter Penelope Liersch this podcast will bring to life the testimony and the evidence, giving you an insight into the dynamics of the courtroom - as the prosecution and defence present their arguments to the jury.
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