Hunting Justice

Hunting Justice

Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett. For more visit: easeystreetmurders.com.au To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal. Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria. With the woman who prepared that meal now accused of murder, The Mushroom Cook explores the story so far – and reports on the court hearings as Erin Patterson faces trial For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au Follow us on socials for updates and more content on The Mushroom Cook and other award-winning podcasts Crime X+: Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Herald Sun: Instagram, Facebook and TikTok

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April 2, 2024 26 mins

Five family members sit down for lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon in a town in regional Victoria. Hours later, four of them fall ill. Days later, three are dead.

 

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A former air traffic controller and newsletter editor. A mother. A daughter. Who is the woman who cooked the lethal lunch?

 

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A family’s grief remains at the heart of the mystery that gripped the world - but the fallout of the fatal mushroom meal stretches far beyond the towns of Leongatha and Korumbarra

 

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Erin Patterson is also facing several attempted murder charges after one of the lunch attendees miraculously recovered. While her estranged husband also fell ill on several occasions.

 

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Erin Patterson has engaged top criminal KC Philip Dunn as she prepares to return to court. He’s one of many key players working behind-the-scenes on the case that gripped the world.

 

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Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time in five months as she fights to keep her case in Gippsland and parts ways with her high-profile barrister.

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In a major development, Erin Patterson has opted to forgo a key step in the legal process and charge ahead with her case - fast-tracking it straight to the Supreme Court.

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The town of Morwell is bracing for an influx of visitors as the trial of accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson comes to town this week.

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The jury in the trial of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson has been told that three charges of attempted murder have been dropped.

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Today the jury got to hear from both the prosecution and defence as they outlined their cases in the trial of Erin Patterson.

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Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon was the first witness to take to the stand, and he spent the day telling the court about his time with the woman who is now accused of murder. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for more.

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On the last day of the first week of the trial of Erin Patterson, her ex-husband returned to the stand.
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Several of Erin Patterson's online friends took to the stand and detailed her "love" of mushrooms and her reputation as an internet sleuth.

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Ian Wilkinson, the only guest that survived the deadly lunch, gave evidence in court, publicly revealing details about the meal for the first time.
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The team that first treated the victims of the deadly mushroom meal took the stand today, along with members of the Patterson and Wilkinson families.

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Among the evidence today from doctors and police, the court heard from Erin Patterson's daughter.
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Week two of the trial of Erin Patterson ended with testimony from her son.

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The Mushroom Cook team outlines the job of reporting on the trial.

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Mycologist Dr Tom May took to the witness box today to explain what death cap mushrooms are and where they can be found.

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A mushroom expert who examined a portion of the beef wellington meal took to the stand today to outline her findings.

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