Overview

• Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor of the July 2023 mushroom poisoning, testified about the lunch, describing the beef Wellington dish and its tragic aftermath.
• Medical witnesses recounted how victims were initially diagnosed with food poisoning before toxicologists identified death cap mushroom poisoning as the cause.
• Doctors detailed their attempts to source the antidote Silibinin, which was unavailable locally, as the victims’ conditions worsened rapidly.
• Wilkinson testified that Erin Patterson falsely claimed to have cancer during the lunch, asking for advice on whether to inform her children.
• The trial, now in its seventh day, continues with Patterson pleading not guilty, claiming the incident was an unintentional and tragic accident.