Examination of mushroom lunch leftovers and removal of a juror: what happened in week three of the Erin Patterson murder trial
Mushroom paste was found in a small vial, approximately 2cm wide and 5cm high, labeled as x1 Z13. This paste was extracted from beef Wellington and a paper bag located outside Elyn Patterson’s residence. Unlike other samples from that area, this one had traces of amatoxin, which is associated with death cap mushrooms. During the […]
Child protection worker shares what Erin Patterson said after the deadly mushroom meal
Child protection workers characterized Erin Patterson as “troubling,” “controlling,” and “emotionally abusive,” stating that he believed he was isolating her from her parents, a court in Victoria heard. The worker mentioned that the following day, Patterson did not respond when asked if he had selected the mushrooms that were part of the lunch. Patterson, 50, […]
Erin Patterson murder trial live: witnesses keep testifying on the twelfth day of the supposed mushroom murder case.
Erin Patterson Murder Trial Update The judge is yet to arrive in the courtroom. While waiting for today’s proceedings to start, I thought it might be helpful to summarize some insights shared during yesterday’s session. What was revealed yesterday: Dr. Kamille Truong, a mycologist, indicated that she couldn’t identify death cap mushrooms in two visual […]
Erin Patterson murder trial updates: witnesses provide testimony on the 11th day of the alleged mushroom murder case
Welcome to Day 11 of Erin Patterson’s Triple Murder Trial Today’s proceedings are set to start shortly after 10:30 a.m. The defense is expected to carry on with the cross-examination of mushroom specialist Dr. Thomas May, who began his testimony on Tuesday. Patterson, aged 50, faces three murder charges alongside one of attempted murder, all […]
Erin Patterson trial update: witnesses keep testifying on the eighth day of the mushroom cook’s murder trial
Kylie Ashton Uncertain on Who Suggested Erin Patterson Go to Hospital, Court Hears Kylie Ashton recounted her interactions with Erin Patterson on July 31, just two days after a lunch gathering. According to court statements, Erin was found seated near the nurse’s station in a hospital. Ashton questioned Erin about her reason for visiting the […]
Erin Patterson trial update: witnesses will keep providing testimony on the seventh day of the mushroom cook’s murder trial
Search reveals no records of Erin Patterson being diagnosed with cancer, court hears Prosecutor Sarah Lenthall is reading witness statements to the jury. The first statement is from Angela Child, treasurer of the Korumburra Baptist Church, where Ian Wilkinson is the pastor. She recalls arriving at Ian and Heather’s house at 3 PM on July […]
Trial over supposed mushroom murders: husband refutes asking Erin Patterson if she used that to poison them | Victoria
Erin Patterson’s estranged husband has denied asking her, “Are you poisoning them?” just days after a lunch involving deadly mushrooms. Patterson, aged 50, is facing charges of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to a beef Wellington meal served at her home in Leongatha, South Gippsland, in 2023. She has […]
Erin Patterson trial live updates: estranged husband Simon Patterson’s evidence to continue in mushroom cook’s murder case | Victoria
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature I'm waiting for it to start. Our reporter Nino Butch was in court yesterday on the third day of Erin Patterson's murder trial. Here is Nino's report submitted by Morwell to the Gippsland area of Victoria: Share Day 3 Summary Before […]
Georgia mom Brittany Patterson fights child endangerment charges after son found less than mile from home
A Georgia mother is refusing to take a plea deal after her 10-year-old son was arrested on child endangerment charges after he went out into the street unsupervised. Brittany Patterson, 41, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, was arrested by the Fannin County Sheriff's Office on October 30th after she left her son alone at home and […]