Mushroom Case Daily

The second week of Erin Patterson's murder trial has now finished. Friends, doctors and Erin's children have mapped the aftermath of the lunch. In this episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss the Patterson children's evidence, wrap up the week's most memorable moments with investigative reporter Rachael Brown, and let some curious listeners in on a bit of podcast behind the scenes. If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au [mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au] - It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court. From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom. Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily], now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Today the jury heard evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter, who was nine-years-old when she was interviewed by police.   In this episode Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss what she said and how Erin reacted. They also break down what medical experts said about Erin’s condition in hospital, and the potential source of the deadly mushrooms.   If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au [mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au] -  It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.    Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.    Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.    Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.    From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.    Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily], now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

There were tears in the courtroom as children of the deceased lunch guests shared their stories. Plus, a Leongatha doctor described his attempts to convince Erin Patterson of the seriousness of her situation - and potentially her children’s conditions - after she presented to hospital complaining of diarrhoea.  In today’s episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also answer questions about the taste of Erin’s beef wellington, the timing of her dehydrator dumping, and why witnesses aren’t giving their opinion on Erin’s guilt or innocence.  If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au [mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au] -  It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.    Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.    Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.    Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.    From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.    Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily], now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Ian Wilkinson survived the beef wellington lunch Erin Patterson held on July 29, 2023. Ian was the pastor at the Patterson’s church in Korumburra, and other than Erin, he’s the only other person who knows what happened when all the guests were there that day. In court today, he gave his testimony.   Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through his evidence, the surprising moments that cut the tension in the courtroom, and they recap evidence from other witnesses.  If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au [mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au] -  It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.    Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.    Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.    Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.    From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.    Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily], now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Erin Patterson's Facebook friends describe her as a woman who loved her kids, seemed to really like mushrooms and was at the center of a strained relationship.   As Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial enters its second week, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through how Erin repeatedly brought up mushrooms and asked for advice on how to cook beef Wellington.   If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au [mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au]