Introducing the trial of Erin Patterson, an Australian mother-of-two who has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. The case revolves around allegations that she served poisonous mushrooms to her ex-husband’s family members, resulting in the deaths of Gail Patterson, Don Patterson, and Heather Wilkinson in July 2023. Ian Wilkinson was also left fighting for his life after consuming the tainted food.
Additionally, four counts of attempting to murder her former husband from previous years have been added to the charge sheet. The trial is set for April 28, 2025, and there are tight reporting restrictions in place leading up to the proceedings.
The Trial of Erin Patterson is the focus of the Mail’s True Crime series, with a podcast available for listeners to delve into the details of the case. Journalists Caroline Cheetham and Wayne Flower discuss the intricacies of the trial and the background of the ‘mushroom cook’ case.
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