Hunting Justice
Episodes
Bonus Episode - The latest on the case
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Olivia Jenkins gives a quick update on a recent hearing and what's next. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeyst...
Arrest in Rome - Episode 6
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of the Easey St case sitting in limbo Victoria Police scramble to get to Europe to arrest a man over the crime. Get our mini-documentary, ...
In the blood - Episode 5
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the trail of the Easey Street killer goes cold, detectives turn to DNA analysis to keep the case alive. Get our mini-documentary, features and back...
Suspects and coincidences - Episode 4
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many people knew the two Sues before their brutal murders, and it would be up to investigators to sift through the many persons of interest. Get our m...
On January 10 - Episode 3
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One day, the neighbours of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett woke up to hear a baby crying.On that day, police would start to unravel the true horr...
Sues in the City - Episode 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett settle into their new life in Melbourne's bustling, and sometimes dangerous suburb of Collingwood. Get our ...
Country Girls - Episode 1
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before they became the victims of the notorious Easey Street Murders, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were two outgoing girls growing up in the c...
In the blood | Ep 5
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the trail of the Easey Street killer goes cold, detectives turn to DNA analysis to keep the case alive. Get our mini-documentary, features and back...
Introducing Hunting Justice
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're making some changes to the Mushroom Cook feed so we can bring you more compelling true crime stories.To outline what we have in store, Mushroom ...
The Appeal: The grounds
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year draws to a close, the team explores the latest updates in the ongoing Mushroom Cook saga. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebe...
The Appeal: The case continues
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's confirmed. Triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions and Crown prosecutors will appeal her sentence. The Mushroom Cook team sits...
The Trial: The sentence and the statement
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has learnt her fate, with Justice Christopher Beale sentencing the triple murderer to life imprisonment with a non-parole...
The "brilliant but unhinged" Erin Scutter
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson is awaiting sentence. But as the world waits to hear her future, The Mushroom Cook team dives into her past. The Mushroom Cook team is ...
The Trial: Murder, mercy and misery
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest po...
The Trial: Inside the allegations Erin tried to poison Simon
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley is joined by court reporter Ashley Argoon to discuss allegations that Erin Patterson tried to poison her est...
The Trial: The Record of Interview
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after the infamous mushroom lunch, Erin Patterson was interviewed by police - an interview we can now play to you. These are her words, and th...
The Trial: What the jury didn't know
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to the tip, a doctor's testimony and information on “common homicidal poisons” were all raised in pre-trial, but this evidence &nda...
A money matter
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Erin Patterson awaits sentencing over the mushroom lunch, another potential legal standoff is on the horizon.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Gr...
Bonus episode: Erin Patterson and other women who poison
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While we wait for further developments in the case of Erin Patterson, we bring you an episode of our sister show, Life and Crimes. In it, host Andrew ...
Revelations, rulebreakers and reflections
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the absence of the jury, many discussions took place. But with the trial over, we can lift the lid on the revelations we could not report and the r...
Dr Chris Webster and THAT candid interview
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Webster was the country doctor who first alerted police to triple murderer Erin Patterson in a critical triple-0 call. After taking the stand, D...
Erin's life behind bars as a triple murderer
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Erin Patterson returns to the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre having been found guilty of murder, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsly joins the sh...
The Trial: Guilty
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder. The Mushroom Cook team breaks down what this means. The Mushroom Co...
The Trial: Ballots and deliberations
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson now rests in the hands of twelve jurors. But before deliberations could commence, there was a ballo...
The Trial: How to judge a lie
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been accused of telling many lies, some she admits and some she denies. Today, Justice Christopher Beale told the jur...
The Trial: Two arguments to ignore
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Christopher Beale spent today summarising the evidence and the arguments in the trial of Erin Patterson, but he also had specific instructions...
The Trial: Incriminating conduct
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a short day for the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson, but Justice Christopher Beale was able to make his way through a roll call of “i...
The Trial: Judge and jury
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of testimonies, days of closing addresses and a long weekend, the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson today heard from the judge who has p...
Bonus preview episode: The summations - with Anthony Dowsley
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the trial of Erin Patterson nears its close, veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley discusses the closing arguments from the defence and prosecu...
The Trial: Beyond reasonable doubt
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, defence barrister Colin Mandy SC made his final bid to the jury in the triple-murder trial of his client Erin Patterson and described one of th...
The Trial: A liar, but not a murderer
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson's defence barrister Colin Mandy SC continued with his closing address today, telling the jury his client may be a liar, but she isn't a...
The Trial: The final showdown
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC and defence barrister Colin Mandy SC went head-to-head today in a Morwell courtroom as they delivered their closing...
The Trial: The four "calculated deceptions"
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has started to deliver her closing address in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson, alleging the mother of two...
Bonus preview episode: Exploring Erin's evidence with Anthony Dowsley
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host of our weekly subscriber shows, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsley, looks at Erin Patterson's final week in the witness box. This episode ...
The Trial: Case closed
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After eight days in the witness box, Erin Patterson completed the testimony she delivered to own triple-murder trial and the defence closed its case.&...
The Trial: Erin faces mushroom grilling
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson faced another grilling in the witness box today as her claims about the mushrooms at the centre of this case were put under the microsc...
The Trial: Erin claims witnesses are "mistaken"
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During her third day of cross-examination, Erin Patterson was taken to the evidence of almost a dozen witnesses, claiming her estranged husband Simon ...
Bonus episode: Observing The Mushroom Cook
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mushroom Cook team talks about the interest around the testimony of the accused and how dozens have flocked to Morwell to observe the proceedings....
The Trial: Erin accused of having "two faces"
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grilled for a second day by the prosecution, Erin Patterson has denied she had “two faces” and was pretending to love her in-laws before s...
The Trial: Erin's denials
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under cross-examination for the first time, Erin Patterson has denied accusations put to her by Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC, including that she...
The Trial: Erin's version of events
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a jury heard Erin Patterson's version of events, with the accused triple murderer explaining how she prepared the lethal beef wellington lunch ...
The Trial: Erin's death cap admission
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the witness box, accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has admitted lethal death cap mushrooms were in the beef wellington meal she served her l...
The Trial: Erin takes the stand
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson took to the witness box today in her own triple murder trial, delivering a testimony the world has been waiting 674 days to hear. The M...
The Trial: Nana and Papa
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the fifth day of the fifth week of Erin Patterson's trial, the jury was given a look into the relationship her children shared with their “Na...
The Trial: Detective v defence
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson's defence team led by top silk Colin Mandy SC spent today quizzing the detective who spearheaded the investigation into the alleged tri...
The Trial: Phone A and Phone B
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a jury heard about mushroom cook Erin Patterson's multiple phones – and how one was never found by police. The Mushroom Cook team is Broo...
The Trial: Erin's record of interview
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, the jury in the Erin Patterson trial heard from the accused triple murderer as footage of her police interview was played in court...
The Trial: Four witnesses and a protester
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A health adviser, a pathologist and two forensic officers from Victoria Police all took to the witness box today – but a man in a yellow t-shirt...
The Trial: Final days of the lunch guests
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago, four relatives were on the brink of death in hospital after consuming a beef wellington lunch. In court today, their doctor...
The Trial: Erin ErinErin's expletive-laden messages
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A digital forensics officer who analysed a device seized from Erin Patterson’s home gave evidence today about a tranche of messages relating to ...
The Trial: A seized computer and a keyword search
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the trial of Erin Patterson, a device seized from the home of the accused mushroom cook killer was used to visit the iNaturalist website, whi...
The Trial: Servo snack stop
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CCTV footage has been played to the jury, showing accused mushroom cook killer stopping at a service station and buying a sandwich and sour lollies da...
The Trial: Location, location, location
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A digital forensics expert spoke to the jury about Erin Patterson’s phone records and revealed that she may have visited the areas where deat...
The Trial: Dehydrator debris
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the trial of Erin Patterson, a forensic toxicologist has returned to the witness box. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True C...
The Trial: Juror booted
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an action-packed day in the trial of Erin Patterson, the presiding judge announced that a jury member had been discharged.The Mushroom Cook team is...
The Trial: Leftovers under the microscope
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mushroom expert who examined a portion of the beef wellington meal took to the stand today to outline her findings.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke ...
The Trial: A class in death caps
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mycologist Dr Tom May took to the witness box today to explain what death cap mushrooms are and where they can be found.The Mushroom Cook team is Broo...
Bonus episode: Covering The Mushroom Cook
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mushroom Cook team outlines the job of reporting on the trial. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jo...
The Trial: The son's testimony
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Week two of the trial of Erin Patterson ended with testimony from her son. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dow...
The Trial: The daughter's testimony
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Among the evidence today from doctors and police, the court heard from Erin Patterson's daughter.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura...
The Trial: The doctor's call
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team that first treated the victims of the deadly mushroom meal took the stand today, along with members of the Patterson and Wilkinson families.T...
The Trial: Survivor speaks
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wilkinson, the only guest that survived the deadly lunch, gave evidence in court, publicly revealing details about the meal for the first time.The...
The Trial: True Crime truths
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Several of Erin Patterson's online friends took to the stand and detailed her "love" of mushrooms and her reputation as an internet sleuth. For covera...
The Trial: Communication breakdown
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the last day of the first week of the trial of Erin Patterson, her ex-husband returned to the stand.For more, go to themusroomcook.com.auThe M...
The Trial: Simon Says
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon was the first witness to take to the stand, and he spent the day telling the court about his time with the woman who...
The Trial: Terrible tragedy or purposely poisoned?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the jury got to hear from both the prosecution and defence as they outlined their cases in the trial of Erin Patterson. For coverage of the tria...
The Trial: Attempted murder charges dropped
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The jury in the trial of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson has been told that three charges of attempted murder have been dropped. For cover...
The Trial: Proceedings begin this week
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The town of Morwell is bracing for an influx of visitors as the trial of accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson comes to town this week. For coverage ...
IN COURT: Erin Patterson's trial fast-tracked
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a major development, Erin Patterson has opted to forgo a key step in the legal process and charge ahead with her case - fast-tracking it straight t...
IN COURT: Erin Patterson fights to keep case local, appoints new lawyer
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time in five months as she fights to keep her case in Gippsland and parts ways ...
The Future | 5
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson has engaged top criminal KC Philip Dunn as she prepares to return to court. He’s one of many key players working behind-the-scenes on...
The Survivors | 4
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Patterson is also facing several attempted murder charges after one of the lunch attendees miraculously recovered. While her estranged husband al...
The Fallout | 3
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A family’s grief remains at the heart of the mystery that gripped the world - but the fallout of the fatal mushroom meal stretches far beyond the to...
The Cook | 2
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former air traffic controller and newsletter editor. A mother. A daughter. Who is the woman who cooked the lethal lunch? For more visit: themushr...
The Lunch | 1
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five family members sit down for lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon in a town in regional Victoria. Hours later, four of them fall ill. Days later, ...