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The Mushroom Murder Trial begins this week in Morwell, Victoria, with the accused Erin Patterson pleading not guilty to allegedly murdering her former in-laws and Gail's sister after a calamitous lunch at her home in July 2023. 

The Department of Public Prosecutions has discontinued three attempted murder charges against Erin Patterson concerning her estranged husband, with the jury empaneled and opening addresses scheduled for Wednesday.

The mushroom murder Trial is being held in Morwell, Victoria, about 152 kilometres from Melbourne. Erin Patterson accused of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson. She is also facing an attempted murder charge of Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson, who survived.

The Prosecution is led by Nanette Rogers and Erin Patterson’s defence defence by Barrister Colin Mandy.

Justice Christopher Beale presiding over the case, which has created media interest with hotels fully booked across Morwell. Local community welcoming the influx of journalists, bloggers and podcasters.

A Daily ballot determines media access to limited courtroom space to the mushroom murder trial proceedings.

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A family lunch in July 2023. Three lives lost. One attempted murder charge. One person on trial. 

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast is launching coverage of Erin Patterson's case as proceedings begin today (April 28)  in Victoria, Australia.

• Erin Trudi Patterson faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge following deaths after the 29 July 2023 lunch. The 50-year-old is pleading not guilty to all charges.

• The Supreme Court of Victoria: Mushroom Murder Trial is taking place at La Trobe Magistrates Court in Morwell, 152km east of Melbourne.

•  Mum-of-two Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges related to the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson, Heather Wilkinson, and attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson.

• Esteemed  barrister Colin Mandy SC representing Erin Patterson, while Jane Warren lead the prosecution through the pre-trial process

• Australian legal system requires strict reporting guidelines to prevent prejudicing the trial.

• Coverage of the Erin Patterson hearings will focus on fair and factual reporting of proceedings as they unfold.

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will be reporting this week from Morwell and the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne.

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A deadly lunch. A fake cancer diagnosis. Three deaths and one survivor. The trial of Erin Patterson has begun in Victoria's Supreme Court, and it's already revealing shocking details about that fateful July 2023 day.

The 50-year-old Leongatha woman stands accused of serving death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws and their relatives in a beef wellington dish. According to the prosecution, Ms Patterson served herself food on a distinctly different plate than her guests - a small, light-coloured plate compared to the large grey ones provided to the victims. This detail emerged as prosecutors outlined their case against Ms Patterson, who faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge. She denies all these allegations.

Defence counsel Colin Mandy acknowledges his client initially misled police about the mushrooms' source, claiming they came from a supermarket and an Asian grocer. The defence attributes these lies to panic, maintaining the poisonings were a tragic accident with no malicious intent.

Whether you're fascinated by true crime, interested in Australia's legal system, or simply captivated by this extraordinary case, our daily coverage provides unprecedented access to the proceedings. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow along as this remarkable trial unfolds, revealing the truth behind what happened at that seemingly ordinary lunch table.

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Simon Patterson, the estranged husband of murder accused Erin Patterson, testifies that his wife never asked for updates on her in-laws' deteriorating conditions following the July 2023 deadly beef Wellington mushroom lunchs. the supreme Court of Victoria last week. Jurors were told of escalating tensions between Erin Patterson and her in-laws in the months before the fatal mushroom meal, with “aggressive” text messages and disputes with her husband over financial matters.

• Simon Patterson confirms Erin Patterson has a history of leaving hospitals against medical advice and sometimes struggled with mental illness
• Communication breakdown led Simon to suggest bringing in a mediator to resolve family conflicts with Erin Patterson
• Erin Pattersom felt "very hurt" about not being initially invited to her mother-in-law's 70th birthday celebration
• The court heard about Financial disagreements over child support and medical bills family tensions. Signal messages exchanged around November 2022 showing escalating conflicts between Erin Patterson and Simon
• Erin Patterson faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge related to the deadly beef Wellington with mushrooms lunch. She pleads not guilty to all.

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Simon Patterson delivers his pivotal testimony in the Mushroom Murder Trial, revealing complex family dynamics and new details about the deadly Beef Wellington lunch allegedly served by his estranged wife Erin Patterson. 

His account includes text messages from the night before the fatal meal, observations about different coloured plates used for serving, the beef Wellington and his wife Erin Patterson’s $2million inheritance.

The 50-year-old Leongatha woman stands accused of serving death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws and their relatives in a beef wellington dish. She denies all allegations.

• Simon declined to attend the beef Wellington lunch via text message the night before, 
• Erin Patterson responded expressing disappointment about the costly Beef Wellington she had prepared
• Simon's parents, aunt and uncle all became severely ill after the lunch with similar symptoms
• Heather Wilkinson, a lunch attendee, noticed Erin Patterson ate the beef Wellington from different coloured crockery than the other guests
• Erin Patterson told the beef Wellington lunch guests she had ovarian cancer requiring chemotherapy and “possibly surgery.”
• Simon first learned about Erin Patterson using a food dehydrator while at Monash Hospital
• Erin Patterdom claimed she had conducted "taste tests" of muffins with dehydrated mushrooms with their child
• Text messages revealed the deteriorating relationship between Erin and Simon and Erin Patterson.

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The Sole Beef Wellington Lunch Survivor Speaks - Mushroom Murder Trial

Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor of the Leongatha mushroom lunch poisoning, testifies in the trial of Erin Patterson, providing new details about the deadly mushroom meal and subsequent events. His testimony reveals observations about different coloured plates used during the Beef Wellington meal, Erin Patterson's cancer announcement, and the rapid deterioration of health that led to three deaths.

• Erin Patterson (50) pleads not guilty to three murder charges and one attempted murder charge
• The fatal lunch on July 29, 2023 resulted in the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson (both 70) and Heather Wilkinson (66)
• Ian Wilkinson describes his relationship with Erin Patterson as "friendly but not close"
• Ms Patterson served Beef Wellington on grey plates to guests while using a different coloured plate herself
• During lunch, Erin Patterson announced having "life-threatening cancer" and sought advice about telling her children
• Ian led a prayer for Erin Patterson’s health and wisdom in dealing with her supposed diagnosis
• Symptoms began the same evening with victims experiencing vomiting and diarrhoea
• Medical staff initially suspected food poisoning before identifying death cap mushroom poisoning
• Don Patterson had extremely high test readings while Gail Patterson initially showed milder symptoms

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The Mushroom Murder Trial podcast examines new evidence in the case against Erin Patterson, who stands accused, but denies, three murders and one attempted murder after allegedly serving deadly death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws.

• Three women from an online true crime group testify about their interactions with Patterson, including messages about dehydrating mushrooms
• Court hears Patterson allegedly wrote "I've been hiding powdered mushrooms in everything" in messages before the fatal lunch
• Patterson purchased a food dehydrator in early 2023 and shared photos of mushrooms being processed
• Simon Patterson, Erin's estranged husband, denies asking if she used the dehydrator to "poison them"
• Messages reveal family tensions over parenting, child support claims, and tax declarations
• According to friends, Patterson complained her husband was "coercive" and "abusive" while portraying herself as a devoted mother
• Defence maintains the poisoning was accidental, calling it "a tragedy, a terrible accident"

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Day seven of the Mushroom Murder Trial revealed Erin Patterson left Leongatha Urgent Care against medical advice just two days after the fatal mushroom lunch. Medical professionals testified about their encounters with Erin Patterson, who is pleading not guilty of three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

• Erin Patterson left hospital against medical advice on July 31, just two days after the fatal lunch
• Dr. Chris Webster made an emergency call with concerns about Erin Pattersion’s wellbeing after she left
• When Erin Patterson expressed concern her children might be frightened by testing, Dr. Webster responded they can "be scared and alive or dead"
• Erin claimed the beef Wellington mushrooms came from Woolworths and an Asian grocery store
• The state's cancer registry showed no record of Erin ever having cancer, contradicting what she told mushroom lunch attendees
• Security footage showed Erin Patterson signing a form confirming she was leaving the hospital against medical advice
• Dr. Veronica Foote testified that Erin Patterson promised to return within 30 minutes but didn't come back until much later.

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The Mushroom Murder Trial podcast provides detailed coverage of Erin Patterson's court case, featuring testimony from healthcare workers about her condition after the deadly mushroom lunch and video evidence from her daughter about the events surrounding the poisoning.

• Erin Patterson, 50, is facing, but denies, three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder for allegedly serving death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws
• Don and Gail Patterson (70) and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson (66) died after the lunch, while Heather's husband Ian survived
• Nurse testimony revealed Erin Patterson "didn't look unwell" when she sought medical attention two days after the beef Wellington meal
• Nurses reported Erin Patterson was reluctant to receive medical treatment and initially resisted having her children assessed
• Erin Patterson's daughter testified in video evidence that she and her brother ate leftovers from the meal the next day
• The daughter stated Erin Patterson claimed to have "scraped the mushrooms off" before serving the leftovers to the children
• The court heard Erin Patterson became ill with diarrhoea but her symptoms were less severe than the victims who had died, according to the nurses

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The jury in the Mushroom Murder Trial was given a day off to handle administrative matters, while tomorrow's hearings will proceed as scheduled in the Supreme Court of Victoria in Morwell. 

Today's episode focuses on the son's statement to police about his mother Erin Patterson, who stands accused, but denies, serving a deadly mushroom dish to family members during a lunch at her home.

• Erin Patterson faces three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder for allegedly serving death cap mushrooms to her former in-laws
• Her son described his parents' relationship as "very negative" with his father doing "things to try and hurt mum"
• The son wasn't present at the mushroom lunch but returned home while guests were still there and helped clean up afterwards
• He ate leftovers from the lunch the next day, describing the beef Wellington as "some of the best meat I've ever had" without becoming ill
• Erin Patterson became sick with diarrhoea and dizziness the day after the mushroom lunch
• The son and his sibling were taken to hospital for tests but were cleared and allowed to go home
• Erin Patterson appeared emotional in court while watching her son's video testimony, nodding and smiling at certain points.

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