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Mushroom poisoning suspect 'loved' her guests, court hears

  • In 2023, Erin Patterson, 50, was charged with killing her estranged husband’s parents and aunt by poisoning them with mushrooms known as "death caps," which she had hidden in a beef Wellington dish.
  • The poisoning occurred after a July 2023 lunch which Patterson's estranged husband Simon declined to attend, and the prosecution alleges she deliberately avoided consuming the deadly mushrooms herself.
  • Simon’s parents, Don and Gail, and his aunt Heather Wilkinson died a few days after the meal, whereas Heather’s husband Ian became gravely ill but eventually recovered. Patterson told police she had never encountered a situation like this before.
  • In a police interview shown at trial, Patterson said she loved her in-laws, claiming, "They've always been good to me," and described herself as very helpful to health authorities during the investigation.
  • Patterson has pleaded not guilty, her defence calls it a terrible accident, and the trial, which has captured national attention, is expected to continue for another week.
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Australian woman 'loved' lunch guests she is accused of killing: court

An Australian woman told police she "loved" members of her husband's family she was later accused of killing with poison mushrooms, a court heard Tuesday.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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