Overview

• Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth with a mushroom-laced beef Wellington, has pleaded not guilty, claiming it was an accident.
• Video evidence of Patterson’s children was presented in court, with her daughter confirming they ate leftovers from the meal without mushrooms the day after the lunch.
• Nurse Cindy Munro testified that Patterson appeared less ill than her guests and was advised to seek medical care for her children due to potential exposure to mushroom toxins.
• Testimony revealed that Patterson served her guests on gray plates while eating from a differently colored plate, raising questions about her intentions.
• The trial continues to focus on whether the poisoning was deliberate, with further witness and expert evidence expected in the coming weeks.