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The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes

Erin Patterson Faces Sentencing: Forgiveness, Grief, and Broken Families

25 Aug 2025

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In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we take you inside the Supreme Court of Victoria as Erin Patterson faces sentencing for the fatal mushroom meal that shocked Australia. Survivors and grieving families delivered powerful victim impact statements, though most will remain private.Pastor Ian Wilkinson, the sole survivor, told the court he forgives Patterson — but also condemned her “callous and calculated disregard” for life. He paid moving tribute to his late wife Heather, while Don and Gail Patterson’s daughter and nephew described their ongoing nightmare. Erin’s estranged husband Simon Patterson also spoke, reflecting on grief, broken family ties, and relentless media intrusion.I was in the courtroom as Patterson was led in under guard — a stark reminder of how far this case has come from the first whispers in a Facebook true crime group to today’s packed courtroom.For more, visit www.mushroommurdertrial.com. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible.#TrueCrime #AustralianTrueCrime #MushroomMurder #ErinPatterson #CourtReporting #Sentencing #TrueCrimePodcast #AussieTrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #TrueCrimeStories #CrimeNews #Justice #TrueCrimeCommunitySupport the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website

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