US EditionMushroom 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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