Overview

• Erin Patterson faces charges of three murders and one attempted murder related to a July 2023 lunch allegedly involving death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington dish.
• A jury of 15 has been selected in Morwell, Victoria, and will be reduced to 12 for deliberations at the end of the trial, expected to last five to six weeks.
• Prosecutors have dropped three attempted murder charges tied to Patterson’s estranged husband, with the judge instructing jurors to disregard these charges.
• The trial has drawn significant national and international attention, with limited courtroom access for media and strict reporting guidelines in place.
• Opening statements from the prosecution and defense are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, followed by witness testimonies starting Thursday.