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Inside the Mushroom Mystery: Key Evidence in Triple-Murder Trial
- Erin Patterson faces trial for allegedly poisoning a July 29, 2023 lunch in regional Victoria, killing three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth.
- The case follows forensic evidence including Patterson's internet searches about death cap mushrooms months before the fatal meal, which the defence calls accidental.
- Three of Simon Patterson’s relatives—his parents and an aunt—died from death cap mushroom poisoning after eating beef Wellington with mushrooms at Patterson’s residence, while another family member experienced symptoms but survived.
- Digital forensics revealed searches on May 28, 2022 for death cap mushrooms and the iNaturalist website visit showing mushroom sightings near Patterson's area.
- The trial continues before Justice Christopher Beale amid conflicting arguments over intent, with prosecutors alleging deliberate poisoning and defence asserting a tragic accident.
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