The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes
Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson's Cancer Lie - Court Hears
28 May 2025
Today's testimony from the lead investigator reveals Erin Patterson allegedly fabricated a cancer diagnosis to lure her estranged husband's family to a fatal lunch that left three people dead. Detective Stephen Eppingstall testified that police found no medical records supporting Patterson's claims about cancer tests in 2023, while text messages show her discussing medical appointments before the deadly meal.• Police found no records of cancer diagnosis, biopsy, or MRI that Patterson claimed to have undergone• Text messages show Patterson telling in-laws she had cancer tests weeks before the fatal lunch• Defence presented medical records showing Ms Patterson had previously expressed cancer concerns to doctors• Messages between Ms Patterson and her husband reveal she researched heart failure symptoms in 2022• Detective testified Ms Patterson expressed surprise when told Heather Wilkinson had died during police search• Prosecution alleges the cancer story was allegedly fabricated to ensure victims would attend the lunchReview this podcastThanks for listening. For more information, visit my website. Make sure you subscribe to my newsletter on www.mushroommurdertrial.com, it's jam-packed with news about the trial. Plus I'm on Instagram at Erin underscore pod. You can find me on Facebook. Just search the podcast, the mushroom Murder Trial podcast. I also will put links in the show notes to those social media accounts. And if you were feeling like rewarding me for the thousands of hours I’ve spent on this work, I have a buy me a coffee membership which allows you to pay $5 as a thanks and I get a coffee. This goes towards the editing, studio hire, liability \insurance, equipment, sound and voiceovers. Plus there’s exclusive membership material on the site, just for you.Support the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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