Hosted by Elisabeth Mclean, The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast delves into the case of Erin Patterson and 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 Tria ...
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Simon Patterson's Story: Surviving Australia's Chilling Crimes and Court Trials
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11:16Simon Patterson is at the heart of one of Australia’s most chilling crimes, as the estranged husband of convicted murderer Erin Patterson. In this episode, we delve into the tragic story behind this high-profile court case, exploring Simon’s life after the devastating events surrounding a family lunch that went horribly wrong. He narrowly escaped d…
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Erin Patterson's Chilling Crimes: A Closer Look at the Mushroom Murder House
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13:33Join host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centered around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.' Discover the chilling crimes of Erin Patterson as we dive into the deadly mushroom meal that led to a tragic family lunch. In this episode, we explore her complex case and the Supreme Court’s rec…
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Flashback: Erin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Trial: Community Reactions and Court Updates
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10:25Erin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Trial: Community Reactions and Court Updates This episode is from 2024. A court update reveals the accused mushroom cook will return to court earlier than expected, as we explore the Facebook life of those involved and how social media reveals the community's grief and reaction to unwanted media attention. • Erin Pa…
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Beige Pants, Dark Heart: Unmasking the Criminal Psychology of Australia's Mushroom Murderer
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19:10Join host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centred around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.' The psychology behind poisoners reveals why even intelligent criminals make critical errors, with Erin Patterson's case highlighting cognitive distortions, overconfidence and neurological factors …
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Behind Bars for Mushroom Misery The Erin Patterson Story
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21:03Flashback from 2024: Explore the shocking media scandals surrounding Erin Patterson's murder charges and the deadly Mushroom meal Erin Patterson: Murder Charges, Mushrooms & Media Scandals | True Crime Podcast Welcome to The Erin Patterson Podcast — your insider account of the true crime case that has shocked Australia. In this episode, I’m joined …
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A Recipe for Murder - Australia's Mushroom Killer Erin Patterson
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32:43Duncan McNabb, one of Australia's most eminent true crime writers, joins us to discuss his upcoming book on the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that gripped the world. • The case attracted global media attention due to its unusual nature – poisoning by Beef Wellington in rural Australia • Duncan explains how his "spidey senses" as a former d…
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What Makes a Mushroom Killer? The Psychology Behind Australia's Poison Murder Case
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14:07An unexpected investigation has been launched into the accommodation of the Erin Patterson jury during the Mushroom Murder Trial, with jurors placed in the same hotel as media, police, and legal counsel. This blunder adds another layer to this complex case where psychological profiling suggests the killer was driven by a desire for control, power, …
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Uncovering Motive: Erin Patterson’s Family History, Dr Heather Scutter, plus Mushroom Murders
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22:01Uncovering Motive: Erin Patterson’s Family History, Victor Ray Cameron, and the Mushroom Murders Delving into Erin Patterson's background reveals insights into her psychological makeup and potential motives for the mushroom murders, exploring the contrast between her claims of a difficult childhood and her family's actual history. Will this get us …
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Mushroom Poisoning & Marriage Breakdown: Unraveling Erin Patterson's Co-Parenting Arrangement
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21:51What leads a seemingly ordinary mother to commit mushroom poisoning against her former in-laws? This episode of the Mushroom Murder Trial delves deep into the mind of Erin Patterson, examining her marriage breakdown and the complex co-parenting arrangement with Simon Patterson. Simon’s emotional courtroom testimony uncovers surprising truths about …
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Simon & Erin Patterson: Troubled Relationship Behind the Mushroom Murder Trial - Part One
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16:01This is a replay of a previous episode that had a few gremlins in it. My apologies. The marriage between Erin and Simon Patterson deteriorated over years despite multiple reconciliation attempts, leading to their separation and financial division. Despite maintaining strong ties with Simon's family and co-parenting their children amicably, this mar…
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Flashback Erin Patterson's Countdown to Courtroom Confrontation - Mushroom Murder Trial
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Knitting Clubs and Poisoning Allegations: Mushroom Killer's Awkward Prison Adjustment Erin Patterson
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12:44We explore Erin Patterson's future after being found guilty of murder, examining what life imprisonment means in Victoria and what happens when entering the prison system. I share insights about the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre where Patterson is being held, her difficult adjustment to prison life, and how inmates navigate Australia's correctional sys…
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Inside the Second Police Raid at Mushroom Killer Erin Patterson’s Home | True Crime Flashback
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6:41This episode about Erin Patterson is from 2024. We bring you the latest developments in the mushroom poisoning case that claimed three lives in Victoria. Accused killer Erin Patterson has been moved to isolation in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre for her own safety as the police brief is finalised. • Erin Patterson faces three murder charges and five att…
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Erin Patterson’s Mushroom Murder Motive - She’s Just Like Killer Chris Watts
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15:17Erin Patterson is guilty and the hidden truth of her coercive controlling behaviour is finally revealed, highlighting disturbing parallels with other family annihilators like Chris Watts. • Former Air Services Australia colleagues dubbed her "Scutter the Nutter" and "Crazy Erin" for pathological lying and manipulation • Patterson used deadly death …
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Flashback: The Dark Twist in the Erin Patterson Poisoned Lunch
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Supreme Court of Victoria: Flashback Updated Charge Sheet and Not Guilty Pleas in the Erin Patterson Case
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8:41This episode is from 2024 Step inside the Supreme Court of Victoria as we unravel the latest developments in the Erin Patterson case. In this gripping episode, we break down the updated charge sheet and explore the significance of Erin Patterson’s steadfast not guilty pleas. Discover how her defense team navigates the complexities of the courtroom,…
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Flashback: Victoria Homicide Squad Unravels Erin Patterson Mushroom Poisoning Case
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1:42(This Was Recorded Last Year) Flashback: Victoria Homicide Squad Unravels Erin Patterson Mushroom Poisoning Case Leongatha Mushroom Poisoning: Erin PattersonArrested Over Beef Wellington Tragedy Recorded in 2024, this episode revisits the early days when shocking mushroom poisoning that shook Australia. Nine months after three of her relatives died…
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Flashback: Mushroom Tragedy - Erin Patterson Arrested
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3:22This episode is from 2024. November 2, 2023: Police detail what Erin Patterson Has Been Charged With Over Beef Wellington Pie and Mushrooms Lunch The mum-of-two, aged 49, from Leongatha, Victoria, now sits behind bars after being charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. This is the full police media statement from th…
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Mushroom Poisoning Verdict: Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Gail Patterson Case
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8:19After a gripping ten-week trial, the shocking mushroom poisoning case reaches its climax as Erin Patterson is found guilty of murdering Gail Patterson and two others. Tune in as we break down the details of how Erin Patterson served a fatal beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms, leading to the tragic deaths of Gail Patterson, Don Patterson…
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Leongatha Mushroom Trial Update: Jury Deliberates Erin Patterson’s Fate After 2023 Leongatha Lunch, at Latrobe Valley Law Courts
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3:55The high-profile Leongatha Mushroom Trial has reached a pivotal moment as the jury at Latrobe Valley Law Courtsbegins deliberations over Erin Patterson’s fate. Following a dramatic 10-week trial centered on the 2023 Leongatha lunch that led to multiple murder charges, the sequestered jury must now decide if Patterson intentionally caused harm to he…
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Leongatha Mushroom Trial: Jury Deliberates Erin Patterson’s Fate at Latrobe Valley Law Courts
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5:17The 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 guest…
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Mushroom Poisoning at Erin Patterson’s House: Pastor Ian Wilkinson of Korumburra Baptist Church Shares His Story
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37:57Pastor 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 a…
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The Dehydrator, the Dummy Phone, and the Judge’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial
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7:44📝 Show Notes — The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast Episode: Week Nine – Jury to Be Locked In, Phones Missing, and the Dehydrator Dumped Host: 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 i…
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Did Erin Patterson Intentionally Poison Gail Patterson? Justice Christopher Beale Guides Jury in Mushroom Murder Trial
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5:26Justice 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 …
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Erin Patterson Cross-Examined: Signal Messages Revealed in Court Transcript
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11:23The 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 f…
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Beef Wellington Poisoning Trial: Colin Mandy SC Challenges Prosecution Before Justice Christopher Beale’s Final Directions
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8:18As the high-profile Beef Wellington poisoning case nears its conclusion, we recap the dramatic final hearings of Erin Patterson’s trial. Defence barrister Colin Mandy SCdelivers a powerful closing argument, directly challenging the prosecution’s narrative in front of Justice Christopher Beale. With the jury set to deliberate following Justice Beale…
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How Erin Patterson's Family Relationships Shape the Mushroom Trial: The Story of Gail Patterson and More
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8:26How Erin Patterson's Family Relationships Shape the Mushroom Trial: The Story of Gail Patterson and more. The defence in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial is building a narrative of a loving mother who had close relationships with her alleged victims. Colin Mandy SC presents evidence of Erin's deep connection with in-laws and lunch victims Don a…
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Motive in Question: Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers vs. Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murder Trial
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6:58As the Mushroom Murder Trial unfolds, the defence claims there is no clear motive behind the deadly incident involving Erin Patterson. But Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers contends that Ms Patterson deliberately obtained and used death cap mushrooms in a beef wellington, leading to the tragic deaths of three relatives and the attempted murder of a f…
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Beef Wellingtons & Deception: Unraveling the Death Cap Mushroom Poisonings in Erin Patterson's Trial
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8:40Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers delivers closing arguments in week eight of Erin Patterson's triple murder trial, outlining four alleged acts of deception in what the prosecution describes as a carefully planned poisoning. The defence maintains that the death cap mushroom poisonings were a tragic mistake, not intentional murder. In this gripping ep…
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Legal Defense Unfolds: Colin Mandy SC Cross-Examines Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murder Trial
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9:02In this bonus episode, we provide an exclusive transcript of Erin's barrister Mr. Colin Mandy SC conducting the final cross-examination in the Mushroom Murder Trial, methodically addressing key points of contention and establishing crucial facts about mushroom foraging seasons. In this compelling bonus episode, we present an exclusive transcript of…
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Missing Phones, Supreme Court Morwell Drama, and Justice Christopher Beale’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial
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11:56Missing Phones, Supreme Court Morwell Drama, and Justice Christopher Beale’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial Dive into a bonus transcript reading episode examining the Erin Patterson case with detailed questioning about two phones and their usage patterns which the prosecution said could reveal crucial evidence. Missing Phones, S…
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Supreme Court of Victoria Showdown: Prosecution Questioning and the Disputed Roadside Stop in Erin Patterson’s Triple Murder Trial
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9:33In this gripping episode, we cover Erin Patterson’s intense final day of testimony at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where prosecution questioning zeroed in on the disputed roadside stop and other pivotal moments of her triple murder trial. Hear how the prosecution confronted Ms Patterson about inconsistencies in her story, suspicious phone activit…
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Enrich Clinic, Medical Records, and the Poisoned Beef Wellington: Erin Patterson Cross-Examined
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7:27On the seventh day of her triple murder trial, Erin Patterson faced intense cross-examination, with the prosecutor scrutinising her claims about the Enrich Clinic in South Yarra and her medical records. Accused of serving poisoned beef wellington to her relatives, resulting in three tragic deaths, the mother of two insists it was a terrible acciden…
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Prosecutors Question Erin Patterson's Medical Claims in Deadly Mushroom Poisoning
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6:32Erin 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 relativ…
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Unraveling the Mushrioom Trial: Erin Patterson's Courthouse Drama
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30:06This 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 • Mess…
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The Two Faces of Erin Patterson: Uncovering the Mushroom Murder Trial
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6:38Please 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 cont…
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Under Oath: Erin Patterson Faces Cross-Examination In Mushroom Trial
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12:33This 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…
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Death Caps & Deception: Inside the Mushroom Murder Trial Cross-Examination
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7:47Erin 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…
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Court Revelations: Erin Patterson's Own Words from the Mushroom Murder Trial
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10:15This bonus episode features Erin Patterson's own testimony from the Supreme Court of Victoria, offering her version of events from the lunch at the center of the Mushroom trial. • Erin describes cooking six beef Wellingtons and plating five portions • Detailed account of the kitchen scene, plating process, and conversations before the meal • Gail a…
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Erin Patterson claimed cancer but by accident served death cap mushrooms instead
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8:30Today we dive deep into the testimony of Erin Patterson, the accused in the mushroom murder trial, who admits under questioning that her Beef Wellington may have contained death cap mushrooms, while also revealing a web of lies about medical conditions. Ms Patterson's testimony reveals her attempts to reconnect with the Patterson family through mea…
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Triple Murder Trial: Erin Patterson's Mushroom Defence Unfolds
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5:58Accused killer Erin Patterson continues her testimony in her triple murder trial, admitting under questioning some mushrooms in her beef wellington might have been poisonous death caps, while most came from supermarkets and grocers. The 50-year-old mother details her mushroom foraging habits developed during COVID lockdowns and describes testing wi…
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From Spiritual Awakening to Mushroom Murder Suspect: Erin Patterson Takes the Stand
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6:59Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of Australia's mushroom poisoning case, takes the stand as a defence witness in her murder trial. She provides detailed testimony about her personal life, relationships, and the deterioration of family ties with her in-laws who later became alleged victims in the case. • Living a relatively stable life in Jul…
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What Erin Patterson’s Messages Tell Us About Deadly Mushroom Meal
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6:51The Mushroom Murder Trial continues with a focus on digital evidence revealing complex relationships between Erin Patterson and her alleged victims before the fatal lunch. Friday's proceedings examined Signal messages showing warm interactions between Ms Patterson and her in-laws, juxtaposed against private Facebook conversations where she vented f…
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Evidence Unveiled: Final Days of the Erin Patterson Mushroom Trial
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5:54We're approaching the end of the Mushroom Murder Trial, with hearings potentially concluding this week and the jury soon deciding Erin Patterson's fate. I share updates from recent court proceedings, including details from police searches of Erin Patterson's home and the evidence allegedly collected. • Erin Patterson (50) from Leongatha is charged …
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Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson's Cancer Lie - Court Hears
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7:27Today's testimony from the lead investigator reveals Erin Patterson allegedly fabricated a cancer diagnosis to lure her estranged husband's family to a fatal lunch that left three people dead. Detective Stephen Eppingstall testified that police found no medical records supporting Patterson's claims about cancer tests in 2023, while text messages sh…
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Erin Patterson's Tears Flow as Jury Sees Police Interview Footage
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6:25The Supreme Court today played video of a police interview with Erin Patterson, revealing her soft-spoken denials and emotional explanation about wanting to maintain family relationships with her estranged husband's parents. • Detective Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall from the Homicide Squad appeared as the final prosecution witness • Police q…
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When Almost Every Treatment Failed: Medical Reality of the Mushroom Poisonings
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10:45In this extra episode, we go through testimony at Erin Patterson’s murder trial. Professor Stephen Warillo from The Austin Hospital in Melbourne reveals the devastating details of how three victims died from organ failure despite maximum medical intervention after allegedly consuming death cap mushrooms. The Erin Patterson murder trial hears how Do…
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Family Tensions Revealed: Digital Evidence in the Erin Patterson Case
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11:35Digital evidence presented in court reveals alleged triple murderer Erin Patterson's frustrations with her in-laws months before the deadly mushroom meal. Facebook messages, photos of mushrooms on drying racks, and searches about terminal cancer paint a complex picture in this closely watched murder trial. • Erin Patterson, 50, has pleaded not guil…
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Death Cap Evidence: Inside Erin Patterson’s Computer - Claims
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7:59Digital forensic expert Sharman Fox-Henry testifies about key evidence found on Erin Patterson's computer in the Mushroom Murder Trial. Mr Fox-Henry reveals a Google search for a site featuring death cap mushrooms on May 28, 2022—approximately one year before the fatal lunch where three people died after allegedly consuming toxic mushrooms. • Digit…
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What the Security Footage Reveals About the Day After Mushroom Lunch
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7:39The Supreme Court of Victoria is examining video footage showing Erin Patterson at a service station the day after the fatal mushroom lunch, along with testimony challenging the reliability of mobile phone data evidence in tracking her movements. • Security footage from 30 July 2023 shows Erin Patterson visiting a BP service station around 24 hours…
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