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PRESENTATION The Erin Patterson Trial:
Australian mother-of-two Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to members of her ex-husband’s family.
In July 2023, Gail Patterson, Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson died, and Ian Wilkinson was left fighting for his life after eating a Wellington steak served at a family lunch.
Four counts of attempted murder of her ex-husband committed in previous years have also been added to the indictment.
In this episode, journalist Caroline Cheetham and Melbourne-based correspondent Wayne Flowers discuss the case and the strict reporting restrictions in place in the run-up to the trial, which is scheduled to begin on 28 April 2025.
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In the new season, we’ll cover the upcoming trial of Erin Patterson, who is charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. She was nicknamed “the mushroom cook” after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to members of her ex-husband’s family.
Starting in April 2025, The Trial will bring you all the important court updates every week.
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