Flashback: The Dark Twist in the Erin Patterson Poisoned Lunch

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 shaping the investigation. 

From sniffer dogs to toxicology reports, each piece of evidence may shed light on the truth behind the Beef Wellington with mushrooms allegations. 

Despite maintaining her innocence, Erin Patterson now finds herself in a protected custody unit amidst growing safety concerns. 

Delve into the complexities of the case alongside us as we navigate the twists and turns of this high-profile mystery.

This is a significant development in the mushroom tragedy case against the woman known for the Saturday afternoon meal of Beef Wellington and mushrooms.

Some details of the brief are expected to be made public for the first time when Erin Patterson, a mum-of-two returns to court in May.

This brief is expected to rely heavily on technology as well as witness statements, the Herald Sun reported.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Nine months after three of her relatives died
following a notorious BeefWellington with Mushrooms lunch,
detectives from Victoria'sHomicide Squad have served the
brief of evidence to ErinPatterson's lawyers.
This is a significantdevelopment in the case against
the woman known for the Saturdayafternoon meal of Beef
Wellington and Mushrooms.
Some details of the brief areexpected to be made public for

(00:21):
the first time when the mum oftwo returns to court in May.
This brief is expected to relyheavily on technology as well as
witness statements.
The Herald Sun reported Snifferdogs trained in the detection
of hidden mobile phones and simcards were deployed at Ms
Patterson's home last year onthe day of her arrest.
Results of toxicology reports,which took months, will also

(00:44):
play a key part.
Ms Patterson, a mum of two, hasdenied all wrongdoing.
It comes as she was forced intoa protected custody unit at
Victoria's Dame Phyllis FrostCentre where she is on remand as
fears grow for her safety.
She joins pedophile rapistMalka Lafer, who also requires
special protection due toperceived personal safety risks.

(01:06):
If Erin got out of protection,the girls would hurt her.
A source told the Herald Sunshe allegedly killed three
elderly people.
There's a rule you don't touchthe elderly and you don't touch
babies.
So because of that you go intoprotection.
Sources are telling News CorpMs Patterson's alleged crimes
make her a high-profile targetinside the prison our email list

(01:30):
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Speaker 2 (01:30):
That way, you will always know when there's a new
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Thank you.