This is a replay of a previous episode that had a few gremlins in it. My apologies. The marriage between Erin and Simon Patterson deteriorated over years despite multiple reconciliation attempts, leading to their separation and financial division. Despite maintaining strong ties with Simon's family and co-parenting their children amicably, this marriage ended in an act so horrific no one saw it coming. • Erin maintained strong relationships with Simon's family even as her own marriage was fallin...
Jul 19, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This was recorded in 2024. We are now the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast. The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast is an unfolding account of a high-stakes legal saga, which promises to hinge on a dossier of technological evidence and witness accounts. As she braces for a court return in May, we dissect a Herald- Sun report that sheds light on this potentially pivotal evidence collection. Ms Patterson is presumed innocent and was challenging the allegations concerning mostly from a lunch of Beef Welling...
Jul 17, 2025•2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We explore Erin Patterson's future after being found guilty of murder, examining what life imprisonment means in Victoria and what happens when entering the prison system. I share insights about the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre where Patterson is being held, her difficult adjustment to prison life, and how inmates navigate Australia's correctional system. • Patterson is currently held in protective isolation at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Melbourne • She has reportedly frustrated prison staff with...
Jul 13, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode about Erin Patterson is from 2024. We bring you the latest developments in the mushroom poisoning case that claimed three lives in Victoria. Accused killer Erin Patterson has been moved to isolation in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre for her own safety as the police brief is finalised. • Erin Patterson faces three murder charges and five attempted murder charges following the deadly lunch she hosted • Technology detector dogs found crucial electronic evidence missed in initial police sear...
Jul 10, 2025•7 min
Erin Patterson is guilty and the hidden truth of her coercive controlling behaviour is finally revealed, highlighting disturbing parallels with other family annihilators like Chris Watts. • Former Air Services Australia colleagues dubbed her "Scutter the Nutter" and "Crazy Erin" for pathological lying and manipulation • Patterson used deadly death cap mushrooms as her murder weapon, killing three people at a family lunch • Her crimes represent classic coercive control - punishing her ex-husband ...
Jul 09, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This is was recorded in 2024. Nine months after three of her relatives died following a notorious beef wellington with mushrooms lunch, detectives from Victoria’s Homicide Squad have served the brief of evidence to Erin Patterson’s lawyers. Join us as we dive into the gripping saga surrounding the infamous mushroom lunch that led to tragedy for Erin Patterson and her family. As more details emerge, listeners will uncover the intricate web of technology, witness statements, and forensic analysis ...
Jul 07, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is from 2024 Step inside the Supreme Court of Victoria as we unravel the latest developments in the Erin Patterson case. In this gripping episode, we break down the updated charge sheet and explore the significance of Erin Patterson’s steadfast not guilty pleas. Discover how her defense team navigates the complexities of the courtroom, the strategies at play, and what these pivotal moments mean for the future of the case. Tune in for an in-depth look at the high-stakes battle for in...
Jul 07, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
(This Was Recorded Last Year) Flashback: Victoria Homicide Squad Unravels Erin Patterson Mushroom Poisoning Case Leongatha Mushroom Poisoning: Erin PattersonArrested Over Beef Wellington Tragedy Recorded in 2024, this episode revisits the early days when shocking mushroom poisoning that shook Australia. Nine months after three of her relatives died following the infamous beef wellington lunch, the Victoria Homicide Squad has delivered a brief of evidence to Erin Patterson’s lawyers. Join us as w...
Jul 07, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode is from 2024. November 2, 2023 : Police detail what Erin Patterson Has Been Charged With Over Beef Wellington Pie and Mushrooms Lunch The mum-of-two, aged 49, from Leongatha, Victoria, now sits behind bars after being charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. This is the full police media statement from the day of her arrest. Ms Patterson maintains she did not intentionally poison her guests at a lunch she hosted on July 29, 2023. She has the presumpti...
Jul 07, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
After a gripping ten-week trial, the shocking mushroom poisoning case reaches its climax as Erin Patterson is found guilty of murdering Gail Patterson and two others. Tune in as we break down the details of how Erin Patterson served a fatal beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms, leading to the tragic deaths of Gail Patterson, Don Patterson, and Heather Wilkinson. We also discuss the survival of Ian Wilkinson and the impact this notorious case has had on the Gippsland community. Don't mi...
Jul 07, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The high-profile Leongatha Mushroom Trial has reached a pivotal moment as the jury at Latrobe Valley Law Courtsbegins deliberations over Erin Patterson’s fate. Following a dramatic 10-week trial centered on the 2023 Leongatha lunch that led to multiple murder charges, the sequestered jury must now decide if Patterson intentionally caused harm to her guests. Tune in as we break down the key moments from court, discuss Justice Beale’s instructions, and explore what’s at stake in this closely watch...
Jul 05, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The jury in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial has begun deliberations after a 10-week trial at Latrobe Valley Law Courts. Facing three murder charges and one attempted murder charge from a 2023 lunch at her Leongatha home, Patterson's fate now rests with a sequestered jury considering whether she deliberately intended to kill or harm her guests. • Jury officially began deliberations at 1pm yesterday after Justice Beale's comprehensive instructions • Prosecution doesn't need to prove motive ...
Jul 01, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Pastor Ian Wilkinson shares his firsthand account of the deadly mushroom lunch at Erin Patterson's home that claimed the lives of his wife and two others, while he miraculously survived. In this episode of the Erin Patterson murder trial: • Long-time pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church for 26 years • Describes his relationship with Erin Patterson as "friendly, amicable" but more like acquaintances • Received an unexpected lunch invitation from Erin through his wife Heather • Initially thought th...
Jun 29, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
📝 Show Notes — The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast Episode: Week Nine – Jury to Be Locked In, Phones Missing, and the Dehydrator Dumped Host: Lisa This week we reach a critical juncture in the Erin Patterson trial, now into its ninth week inside the Supreme Court in Morwell, Victoria. 🔍 In this episode: Justice Christopher Beale continues his final instructions to the jury. The jury will be sequestered during its deliberations , an unusual move in Australia — signalling just how high-profile thi...
Jun 26, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Justice Christopher Beale has delivered his initial phase of instructions to the jury in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial, emphasising they alone must determine if the prosecution has proven her guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The case centres on whether Ms Patterson deliberately laced a beef wellington with death cap mushrooms, killing her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, while severely poisoning Heather's husband Ian. • Trial now in its ninth we...
Jun 24, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast provides updates on the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial as it potentially enters its final week, with the judge set to give jury instructions on Tuesday. This episode features a detailed reading of Friday's court transcript, including critical cross-examination about Signal messages between Patterson and her former in-laws. • Court proceedings could conclude this week depending on how long jury deliberations take • Erin Patterson faced questioning about mes...
Jun 22, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
As the high-profile Beef Wellington poisoning case nears its conclusion, we recap the dramatic final hearings of Erin Patterson’s trial. Defence barrister Colin Mandy SCdelivers a powerful closing argument, directly challenging the prosecution’s narrative in front of Justice Christopher Beale. With the jury set to deliberate following Justice Beale’s final directions, we break down the key moments, including the Crown’s claims of 'convoluted and absurd' arguments and the defence’s take on Patter...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
How Erin Patterson's Family Relationships Shape the Mushroom Trial: The Story of Gail Patterson and more. The defence in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial is building a narrative of a loving mother who had close relationships with her alleged victims. Colin Mandy SC presents evidence of Erin's deep connection with in-laws and lunch victims Don and Gail Patterson, portraying them as supportive in-laws who "treated her like a daughter." How Erin Patterson's Family Relationships Shape the Mushro...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
As the Mushroom Murder Trial unfolds, the defence claims there is no clear motive behind the deadly incident involving Erin Patterson. But Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers contends that Ms Patterson deliberately obtained and used death cap mushrooms in a beef wellington, leading to the tragic deaths of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. With final jury instructions set for Monday and at least another week before deliberations begin, this episode dives deep into the arguments su...
Jun 18, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers delivers closing arguments in week eight of Erin Patterson's triple murder trial, outlining four alleged acts of deception in what the prosecution describes as a carefully planned poisoning. The defence maintains that the death cap mushroom poisonings were a tragic mistake, not intentional murder. In this gripping episode, Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers presents closing arguments in week eight of Erin Patterson's high-profile triple murder trial. Discover how fou...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this bonus episode, we provide an exclusive transcript of Erin's barrister Mr. Colin Mandy SC conducting the final cross-examination in the Mushroom Murder Trial, methodically addressing key points of contention and establishing crucial facts about mushroom foraging seasons. In this compelling bonus episode, we present an exclusive transcript of the legal defense in action, as renowned barrister Colin Mandy SC meticulously cross-examines Erin Patterson during the high-profile Mushroom Murder ...
Jun 14, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Missing Phones, Supreme Court Morwell Drama, and Justice Christopher Beale’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial Dive into a bonus transcript reading episode examining the Erin Patterson case with detailed questioning about two phones and their usage patterns which the prosecution said could reveal crucial evidence. Missing Phones, Supreme Court Morwell Drama, and Justice Christopher Beale’s Warning: Inside Week 9 of the Erin Patterson Trial • Focus on "Phone A" and "Phone B" with...
Jun 13, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this gripping episode, we cover Erin Patterson’s intense final day of testimony at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where prosecution questioning zeroed in on the disputed roadside stop and other pivotal moments of her triple murder trial. Hear how the prosecution confronted Ms Patterson about inconsistencies in her story, suspicious phone activity, and alleged she researched toxic fungi, all while she maintained her innocence. Don’t miss this detailed breakdown of one of Australia’s most close...
Jun 12, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On the seventh day of her triple murder trial, Erin Patterson faced intense cross-examination, with the prosecutor scrutinising her claims about the Enrich Clinic in South Yarra and her medical records. Accused of serving poisoned beef wellington to her relatives, resulting in three tragic deaths, the mother of two insists it was a terrible accident. This gripping episode delves into pivotal moments in the courtroom, including Patterson’s admission that the Enrich Clinic does not offer gastric b...
Jun 11, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Erin Patterson's triple murder trial enters its seventh week as prosecutors challenge her claims about medical appointments and her condition after the deadly lunch. The mother of two faces questioning about inconsistencies in her story while maintaining her innocence against charges of deliberately serving beef wellington that killed three relatives. Prosecutor Dr. Nanette Rogers disputed Ms Patterson's claim about booking a gastric bypass appointment at Enrich Clinic in Melbourne. Medical reco...
Jun 10, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This episode is from Friday's transcript from the Erin Patterson murder trial, focusing on the prosecutor's examination of Erin's Facebook messages and her account of inviting Simon and his parents to the fatal lunch. • Lisa hosts with guest Louise • Erin's Facebook messages allegedly reveal frustrations with ex-husband Simon and his parents • Messages include phrases like "I'm sick of this shit" and "f them" which Erin claims were just venting • A Witness testified that Erin had portrayed Simon...
Jun 08, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Please note I misspoke and I mistakenly said Heather instead of Erin .The error is regretted. Erin Patterson faces the Supreme Court of Victoria on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to a deadly lunch where mushrooms were allegedly served. The prosecution is suggesting she had "two faces" - a loving public persona contrasting with private resentment toward her former in-laws. • Crown Prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers claims Patterson's Facebook messages reveal her true f...
Jun 07, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This bonus episode is a narration the transcript from Erin Trudi Patterson's cross-examination yesterday in the Supreme Court of Victoria, where she faces charges for the alleged mushroom poisoning deaths of three people and attempted murder of another. • Erin Patterson, aged 50, has pleaded not guilty to all charges • Prosecutor Dr. Nanette Rogers questioned Ms Patterson about alleged death cap mushrooms • Ms Patterson, of Leongatha, denies the mushrooms in evidence photos are death caps • Evid...
Jun 06, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Erin Patterson faces cross-examination in the Supreme Court of Victoria after pleading not guilty to triple murder charges in the mushroom poisoning case. The prosecution showed Ms Patterson evidence of lies about her dehydrator ownership, mushroom foraging activities, and alleged cancer diagnosis. • Ms Patterson admits lying to police about owning a dehydrator and foraging for mushrooms • Evidence includes photos of mushrooms, the dehydrator, and of Ms Patterson disposing of the appliance at a ...
Jun 05, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This bonus episode features Erin Patterson's own testimony from the Supreme Court of Victoria, offering her version of events from the lunch at the center of the Mushroom trial. • Erin describes cooking six beef Wellingtons and plating five portions • Detailed account of the kitchen scene, plating process, and conversations before the meal • Gail and Heather took plates to the table while Erin prepared gravy • Family conversations during lunch included discussion about relatives, politics, and a...
Jun 05, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
