The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes
Supreme Court of Victoria Showdown: Prosecution Questioning and the Disputed Roadside Stop in Erin Patterson’s Triple Murder Trial
12 Jun 2025
In this gripping episode, we cover Erin Patterson’s intense final day of testimony at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where prosecution questioning zeroed in on the disputed roadside stop and other pivotal moments of her triple murder trial. Hear how the prosecution confronted Ms Patterson about inconsistencies in her story, suspicious phone activity, and alleged she researched toxic fungi, all while she maintained her innocence. Don’t miss this detailed breakdown of one of Australia’s most closely watched cases.Erin Patterson completed her final day of testimony in her triple murder trial at the Supreme Court of Victoria, facing questioning about inconsistencies in her story and allegations she deliberately poisoned her relatives with death cap mushrooms. The prosecution directly challenged Ms Patterson on key points including a disputed roadside stop, suspicious phone activity, and her alleged research of toxic fungi, while she maintained her innocence when asked if she deliberately killed her family members.• Crown Prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers suggested Ms Patterson's "bushland poo" story was fabricated when her son couldn't recall the incident happening• Prosecutors alleged Ms Patterson deliberately removed a SIM card from her phone during an unscheduled police visit on August 5, 2023• Ms Patterson denied researching death cap mushrooms or deliberately including them in the beef wellington• Defence counsel presented evidence of Ms Patterson's communications with a cosmetic clinic, addressing confusion about weight loss treatment options• Ms Patterson explained she made six beef wellingtons because she had enough ingredients and thought she could eat the extra one another day• The trial now moves to closing arguments before the jury deliberates on a verdictSubscribe to the Mushroom Murder Trial podcast on your preferred platform and visit mushroommurdertrial.com to sign up for the free newsletter with extra content and information. 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. Support the showInstagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website
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