Episode notes
In one of Australia’s most chilling and bizarre true crime cases, the verdict is in Erin Patterson, infamously dubbed “The Mushroom Lady,” has been found guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning that claimed the lives of three family members and left a community reeling.
In this episode, we break down the emotional courtroom scenes, key evidence that led to her conviction, and the timeline of events from that fateful 2023 lunch to today’s headline-making judgment. Was it an act of malice hidden in a home-cooked meal or a tragic mistake gone terribly wrong?
We’ll also hear from locals, legal experts, and survivor Ian Wilkinson as we explore the ripple effects this case has had across Australia and beyond.
🔎 Topics Covered:
- The death cap mushroom and how it kills
- Forens ...
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