This 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 attempted murder charges following the deadly lunch she hosted • Technology detector dogs found crucial electronic evidence missed in initial p...

Erin 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 cap mushrooms as her murder weapon, killing three people at a family lunch • Her crimes represent classic coercive control - punishing...

This episode was recorded in 2024. Have you ever witnessed the unraveling of an online community, entwined with mystery and real-life implications? Prepare to be drawn into the heart of such a digital maelstrom as my guest, Daniel, and I bring to light the drama of Erin Patterson's entanglement with a Facebook group dedicated to the Keli Lane case. This isn't just a recount of social media; it's a deep dive into the effects of Erin's virtual persona and the subsequent police interest in her...

This is was recorded in 2024. Nine months after three of her relatives died following a notorious beef wellington with mushrooms lunch, detectives from Victoria’s Homicide Squad have served the brief of evidence to Erin Patterson’s lawyers. Join us as we dive into the gripping saga surrounding the infamous mushroom lunch that led to tragedy for Erin Patterson and her family. As more details emerge, listeners will uncover the intricate web of technology, witness statements, and forens...

Inside the Australian Mushroom Poisoning: A Journalist’s Take on the Criminal Case and Crisis Management Dive into the gripping details of the Australian mushroom poisoning criminal case that has captivated audiences worldwide. Discover how the unfolding media circus and Patterson’s unpredictable responses shed light on the complexities of high-profile criminal cases. Award-winning journalist John Ferguson’s early involvement adds depth to this fascinating story. Tune in for a look at o...

This 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, the strategies at play, and what these pivotal moments mean for the future of the case. Tune in for an in-depth look at the high-stake...

(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 following the infamous beef wellington lunch, the Victoria Homicide Squad has delivered a brief of evidence to Erin Patterson’s lawyers. &nb...

This 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 the day of her arrest. Ms Patterson maintains she did not intentionally poison her guests at a lunch she hosted on July 29, 2023. She has the presum...

After 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, and Heather Wilkinson. We also discuss the survival of Ian Wilkinson and the impact this notorious case has had on the Gippsland comm...

The 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 her guests. Tune in as we break down the key moments from court, discuss Justice Beale’s instructions, and explore what’s at stake in thi...

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 mot...

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 though...

📝 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 instructions to the jury.The jury will be sequestered during its deliberations, an unusual move in Australia — signalling just how high-profil...

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 nint...

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...

As 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’s final directions, we break down the key moments, including the Crown’s claims of 'convoluted and absurd' arguments and the defence...

How 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 and Gail Patterson, portraying them as supportive in-laws who "treated her like a daughter." How Erin Patterson's Family Relationships Shape the Mus...

As 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 fourth. With final jury instructions set for Monday and at least another week before deliberations begin, this episode dives deep into the arg...

Crown 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 episode, Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers presents closing arguments in week eight of Erin Patterson's high-profile triple murder trial. Discove...

In 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 the legal defense in action, as renowned barrister Colin Mandy SC meticulously cross-examines Erin Patterson during the high-profile Mushroom Murd...