The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes
Hosted by Elisabeth Mclean, The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast delves into the case of Erin Patterson and delivers on-the-spot coverage of one of Australia’s most prominent criminal trials. The focus is on Morwell, a town in southeastern Victoria, as the case of the Department of Public Prosecutions versus Erin Trudi Patterson unfolds. The hearings are taking place at the La Trobe Magistrates’ Court, located about 152 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state’s capital. The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast follows the event as it moves through the Australian legal system, examining the tragic aftermath of a family lunch involving Beef Wellington and mushrooms. Ms Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges, which are being run under the direction of The Supreme Court of Victoria. She faces three murder charges and one attempted murder allegation following the deaths after the 29 July 2023 family lunch. The allegations relate to a meal of Beef Wellington which included toxic death cap mushrooms The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will examine this tragedy as it makes its way through the Australian legal system. Ms Erin Patterson, aged 50, from Leongatha, was a trainee mathematics teacher before this tragic incident. Subscribe to our Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast newsletter at www.mushroommurdertrial.com for regular updates and exclusive insights. Follow us on Instagram @Erin_pod and find us on Facebook by searching for the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast. If you'd like to support this independent coverage, consider the Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5, which helps cover production costs and provides exclusive member content from The Mushrooms Murder Trial Podcast. 🔒 Subscribe for Premium Access 🔍 Love the podcast? Unlock even more. Subscribers get exclusive access to premium and bonus episodes—no fluff, no filter, just the unvarnished truth. Deep dives, behind-the-scenes insights, and the details we can’t always share publicly. If you're serious about the story, this is where it gets real. 🎧 Subscribe now and stay one step ahead.
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Discover the chilling crimes of Erin Patterson as we dive into the deadly mushroom meal that led to a tragic family lunch.
In this episode, we explore her complex case and the Supreme Court’s recent decisions that have barred her from profiting from her Leongatha home, which has become the focal point of multiple court cases related to the compensation claims stemming from her alleged actions.
Join the podcast as we draw psychologi...
This episode is from 2024.
A court update reveals the accused mushroom cook will return to court earlier than expected, as we explore the Facebook life of those involved and how social media reveals the community's grief and reaction to unwanted media attention.
• Erin Patterson, charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, will appear in court on April 22 for a case management hearing
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The psychology behind poisoners reveals why even intelligent criminals make critical errors, with Erin Patterson's case highlighting cognitive distortions, overconfidence and neurological factors that contribute to poor judgment despite academic intelligence. Australia's notorious female poisoners throughout history demonstrate similar patterns of calculated deception and manipulation, traits that align with Erin's p...
Flashback from 2024:
Erin Patterson: Murder Charges, Mushrooms & Media Scandals | True Crime Podcast
Welcome to The Erin Patterson Podcast — your insider account of the true crime case that has shocked Australia.
In this episode, I’m joined by fellow podcaster Louise Wilkinson, as we reflect on our time in newsrooms, fatal food poisoning stories, and why food, media, and tragedy are forever entangled in this case.
We also bring y...
Duncan McNabb, one of Australia's most eminent true crime writers, joins us to discuss his upcoming book on the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that gripped the world.
• The case attracted global media attention due to its unusual nature – poisoning by Beef Wellington in rural Australia
• Duncan explains how his "spidey senses" as a former detective were immediately alerted by Patterson's beh...
An unexpected investigation has been launched into the accommodation of the Erin Patterson jury during the Mushroom Murder Trial, with jurors placed in the same hotel as media, police, and legal counsel. This blunder adds another layer to this complex case where psychological profiling suggests the killer was driven by a desire for control, power, and a 'moment in the sun' - themes that may explain Patterson's unusua...
Uncovering Motive: Erin Patterson’s Family History, Victor Ray Cameron, and the Mushroom Murders
Delving into Erin Patterson's background reveals insights into her psychological makeup and potential motives for the mushroom murders, exploring the contrast between her claims of a difficult childhood and her family's actual history. Will this get us any closer to determining a motive for her mushroom murders?
*War hero grand...
What leads a seemingly ordinary mother to commit mushroom poisoning against her former in-laws?
This episode of the Mushroom Murder Trial delves deep into the mind of Erin Patterson, examining her marriage breakdown and the complex co-parenting arrangement with Simon Patterson.
Simon’s emotional courtroom testimony uncovers surprising truths about their life after separation in 2015. Despite their fractured marriage, the pair maint...
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 maintain...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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, liste...
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 he...
(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...
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 cas...
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...
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’...
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 Ju...
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