The Mushroom Murder Trial | Erin Patterson Podcast

This 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 questioned Ms Patterson about alleged death cap mushrooms • Ms Patterson, of Leongatha, denies the mushrooms in evidence photos are death caps • Evidence presented includes photos of Ms Patterson's kitchen scales with mushrooms and her dehydrator • Ms Patterson admitted to lying to police about dehydrating food because she was "afraid of being held responsible" • Prosecution alleged Ms Patterson intended to poison guests at lunch, including her estranged husband • Ms Patterson denied intentionally poisoning anyone • Trial is expected to continue for approximately two more weeks Visit mushroommurdertrial.com [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/]to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/poddielisa]membership for $5. Instagram @Erin_Podcast Twitter @lisapodcasts Mushroom Murder Trial Website [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/] Facebook page [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?]

Erin 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 a dehydrator and foraging for mushrooms • Evidence includes photos of mushrooms, the dehydrator, and of Ms Patterson disposing of the appliance at a local tip • Ms Patterson denies knowing she had dehydrated death cap mushrooms • Direct contradiction between Ms Patterson and survivor Ian Wilkinson about the lunch and cancer claims • Ms Patterson denies telling lunch guests she had cancer to create a pretext for the gathering • Prosecution suggests Ms Patterson disposed of the dehydrator to eliminate suspicion • Court told the trial may continue for several more weeks Visit mushroommurdertrial.com [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/]to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/poddielisa] membership for $5. Instagram @Erin_Podcast Twitter @lisapodcasts Mushroom Murder Trial Website [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/] Facebook page [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?]

This 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 and Heather took plates to the table while Erin prepared gravy • Family conversations during lunch included discussion about relatives, politics, and a new baby • Erin admits lying about possibly needing cancer treatment when actually planning gastric bypass surgery • Description of who ate what portions - Ian and Don finished entirely, Gail ate most, Erin claims partial consumption • The meal ended with Ian suggesting they pray for Erin's fabricated health issues Visit mushroommurdertrial [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/].com to sign up for our newsletter and get the latest updates. You can support the podcast by buying me a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/poddielisa] through the links in the show notes. Instagram @Erin_Podcast Twitter @lisapodcasts Mushroom Murder Trial Website [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/] Facebook page [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?]

Today 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 meals, and fabricated medical issues to gain sympathy. • Ms Patterson hosted a lunch on June 24th 2023 to reconnect with her ex-in-laws • She admitted fabricating a medical issue including a lump requiring biopsy and MRI • Ms Patterson confessed she lied to maintain the care and concern the family showed her • The fatal Beef Wellington recipe came from Recipe Tin Eats cookbook with "deviations" • She claimed to add dried mushrooms from her pantry because the mixture tasted "bland" • Patterson acknowledged those mushrooms may have included foraged death caps • She claimed to become ill after eating Gail Patterson's orange cake after guests left • Patterson admitted lying about having ovarian cancer to hide gastric bypass plans • She's pleading not guilty to three counts of murder and one attempted murder charge Head to mushroommurdertrial.com [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com]to subscribe for my newsletter with exclusive content. If you'd like to support my thousands of hours covering this trial, consider a $5 membership through Buy Me A Coffee – link in the show notes. I'll be releasing a special bonus episode tomorrow morning with more testimony details. And if you were feeling like rewarding me for the thousands of hours I’ve spent on this work, I have a buy me a coffee membership [https://buymeacoffee.com/poddielisa] which allows you to pay $5 as a thanks and I get a coffee. This finsnces equipment, sound and voiceovers. Plus there’s exclusive membership material on the site, just for you. Instagram @Erin_Podcast Twitter @lisapodcasts Mushroom Murder Trial Website [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/] Facebook page [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?]

Accused 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 wild mushrooms by trying small amounts first. • Developed interest in wild mushrooms during COVID lockdowns while walking with her children • Gradually became confident identifying certain mushroom varieties and testing them carefully • Regularly purchased exotic mushrooms from Woolworths, farmers markets and Asian grocers • Bought a dehydrator in April 2023 primarily to preserve wild mushrooms beyond their short season • Described her 2015 separation from husband Simon as "amicable" with continued good relations • Claimed her in-laws Don and Gail continued to treat her as family despite the separation • Mentioned the Wilkinson family were friendly at church, with Heather making special effort to include her • Court heard about text from Simon in December 2022 suggesting they could resolve financial issues Visit mushroomandmurdertrial.com [hhtps://www.mushroommurdertrial.com]for more information and subscribe to the newsletter. This weekend, Louise Wilkinson and I will be reading from the full transcript of Erin's evidence. Follow on Instagram and other social platforms, and consider supporting through the Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/poddielisa]membership. Instagram @Erin_Podcast Twitter @lisapodcasts Mushroom Murder Trial Website [https://www.mushroommurdertrial.com/] Facebook page [https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?]