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Erin Patterson's Children Testify in Mushroom Poisoning Murder Trial

Jurors review video evidence from Patterson's children as the trial delves into her intent and actions surrounding the fatal meal.

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The exterior of the Leongatha home where Erin Patterson allegedly served up four death cap mushroom-laced beef wellingtons in July 2023, in Leongatha, Victoria, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING
Simon Patterson arrives at the Morwell Supreme Court in Morwell, Victoria, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele) NO ARCHIVING
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Overview

  • Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms, causing three deaths and one survivor in July 2023.
  • Video testimonies from Patterson's children reveal they ate leftovers from the meal, but the mushrooms were reportedly scraped off their portions.
  • Medical experts and witnesses testified that Patterson appeared less ill than her guests, raising questions about her intent and actions after the meal.
  • Jurors hear conflicting accounts regarding the preparation and serving of the meal, including the use of differently colored plates for Patterson versus her guests.
  • The trial focuses on whether Patterson deliberately poisoned her family members or if the incident was an unintentional tragedy.