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'Very Stressed': Alleged Poisoner Disputes Claims in Court

Erin Patterson, aged 50, faces trial in Morwell for allegedly poisoning a July 29, 2023 lunch with death cap mushrooms, killing three relatives.
The prosecution alleges Patterson deliberately served poisonous beef Wellington at her Leongatha home, while she claims the deaths were accidental due to foraged mushrooms.
During cross-examination last week, prosecutor Rogers challenged Patterson’s account of plating and questioned a September 13, 2023 pre-surgery appointment at Enrich Clinic, which Patterson confirmed was for gastric bypass.
Patterson denied knowingly poisoning guests, said she was anxious and stressed, and stated, “It wasn’t a lie, that’s what my memory was,” in response to plating evidence disputes.
The trial continues, with Patterson denying charges that carry life sentences, and her defense maintains the poisonings were a tragic accident involving wild mushrooms.

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