From Mushrooms to Medical Records: Erin Patterson Cross-Examined

Erin Patterson was in the witness box for the seventh day as part of her triple murder trial. The prosecutor challenged her testimony about gastric bypass surgery plans and movements near death cap mushroom sightings. The mother of two is accused of deliberately serving poisoned beef wellington to her relatives, resulting in three deaths, though she maintains it was a tragic accident.

• Ms Patterson forced to admit the Enrich Clinic does not offer gastric bypass surgery
• Medical records from January 2020 to August 2023 contain no mention of weight loss treatment plans
• Phone records suggest Ms Patterson may have visited areas with reported death cap mushroom sightings
• Ms Patterson denies misleading health authorities or intentionally seeking out death cap mushrooms

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The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast delivers on-the-spot coverage of one of Australia’s most prominent criminal trials.

The focus is on Morwell, a town in southeastern Victoria, as the case of the Department of Public Prosecutions versus Erin Trudi Patterson unfolds. The hearings are taking place at the La Trobe Magistrates’ Court, located about 152 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state’s capital.  

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast follows the event as it moves through the Australian legal system, examining the tragic aftermath of a family lunch involving Beef Wellington and mushrooms.  

Ms Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges, which are being run under the direction of The Supreme Court of Victoria. She faces three murder charges and one attempted murder allegation following the deaths after the 29 July 2023 family lunch. 

The allegations relate to a meal of Beef Wellington which included toxic death cap mushrooms 

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will examine this tragedy as it makes its way through the Australian legal system.

Ms Erin Patterson, aged 50, from Leongatha, was a trainee mathematics teacher before this tragic incident.

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