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Mushroom Poisoning Murder-Accused Grilled on Eighth and Final Day in Witness Box

The 29th day of the murder trial for 50-year-old Erin Patterson commenced today in Morwell, marking the beginning of its seventh week.
The trial stems from deaths on July 29, 2023, after Patterson allegedly served beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms to her estranged husband's parents and aunt.
Three victims died, with Ian Wilkinson, a surviving guest, hospitalized for weeks in induced coma; Patterson denies deliberate poisoning and calls the deaths accidental.
Prosecutor Nanette Rogers challenged Patterson's accounts, accusing her of lying about feeding leftovers to her children and misleading health authorities about mushroom origins.
The trial continues amid Patterson's denials, with prosecution evidence suggesting intentional poisoning, while the defense frames the incident as a tragic accident.

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The Saturday Paper

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Erin Patterson insists on her innocence in mushroom trial

As the sole witness for the defence, facing three counts of murder, Erin Patterson has spent eight days denying that she intentionally added death cap mushrooms to a meal for her in-laws.

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Australian Financial Review

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Did she or didn’t she? The true crime obsession with Erin Patterson

The public can’t get enough of the mushroom chef’s murder trial, with no fewer than five daily podcasts following the case.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Crikey

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Dispatch from Morwell, a shrinking country town now home to the trial of the century

Crikey spent time in the throng of reporters that descended upon Morwell for the trial of alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson.

2 days ago·Australia

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The Independent

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Erin Patterson denies all charges as triple murder trial testimony concludes

Accused maintains fatal mushroom lunch unintentional

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NZ Herald

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Mushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness box

Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has been quizzed on why she made a sixth beef wellington when she was hosting four guests for lunch. The 50-year-old...

3 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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