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Erin Patterson's police interview a week after the 2023 beef Wellington lunch was played to the jury today. Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell step through the key moments of the interview, as well as the events leading up to it that day, including a police search of Erin's home and what they found in the kitchen. If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answ...

The health department official, whose job it is to respond to health risks, read the court her messages to Erin Patterson as she tried to trace the source of the mushrooms used in the deadly lunch. Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also discuss the results of the lunch guests' autopsies and the defence's challenges to digital forensics officer, Shamen Fox Henry. If you've got questions about th...

As the fourth week of the trial comes to a close, we walk through all the key messages Erin sent to her Facebook friends, and how they fit into the timeline of events the prosecution has presented to the jury. Rachael Brown also joins Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell for our Friday Wrap, recapping the biggest moments of the week in court. Finally, we bring you a bonus length audience Q&A,...

Facebook messages Erin Patterson sent to friends reveal frustration and anger towards her estranged husband Simon, and two of her lunch guests, Don and Gail Patterson.   Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell break down more findings from digital forensics officer Shamen Fox Henry, as well as a council-led investigation into mushrooms sold at Asian grocers in south east Melbourne. If you've got ques...

Bing search results for the citizen science website iNaturalist were found on devices at the Patterson home, in evidence presented by the prosecution today. Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell recap the evidence from digital forensics officer, Dr Shamen Fox Henry, and answer more audience questions. If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future epi...

Erin Patterson's defence team got to work today, casting doubt over evidence that places the accused near death cap mushroom sightings. In today's episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through the defence’s strategy, explain some CCTV vision the jury was shown, and honour an uninvited visitor to the courtroom.  If you've got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian and Stocky...

Today was all about that base (station), as a mobile phone location data expert traced Erin Patterson's alleged movements in the months before the deadly beef Wellington lunch. The data showed Erin's phone connecting to base stations in Loch and Outtrim – locations where death cap mushrooms were said to be growing.  In this episode Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell explain the data analysis, in...

Three weeks into Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial, we review the key evidence the jury has heard, and the pressure they are under to absorb enormous volumes of expert evidence.  Investigative reporter Rachael Brown joins Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell for our weekly wrap, where she champions the trial’s “cool nerds” and explores what’s driving the growing public interest in the case.   I...

A juror has been dismissed, after reports he was discussing the trial with family and friends. As the day progressed, the remaining jurors heard evidence from a child protection worker who spoke with Erin about her estranged husband Simon, her parents in law, and why she chose to cook the beef Wellington recipe. In today's episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also recap evidence from a to...

The jury for Erin Patterson's murder trial today saw CCTV footage of the moment she dumped her dehydrator, which the prosecution alleges she used to prepare death cap mushrooms. In this episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also recap evidence about the wellington remains, and how the defence spent two hours interrogating a mushroom expert about the difficulty identifying death caps. If yo...

At the start of Erin Patterson's trial, the prosecution alleged she travelled to places death cap mushrooms had been spotted. Today, the man who posted some pictures of mushrooms in those areas online gave his evidence. Dr Tom May, a mushroom expert who uses the username "funkeytom" on the iNaturalist website, told the court how to identify death cap mushrooms. Doctors also gave evidence, explaini...

Erin Patterson’s trial has taken a break today, but the Mushroom Case Daily team hasn’t – we’ve prepared this special Q&A episode. Today, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell open up the Mushroom Case Daily mailbag and answer some of the hundreds of questions we’ve received, including the source of the mushrooms used in the lunch, the defence team’s strategy and whether Erin Patterson will tak...

The second week of Erin Patterson's murder trial has now finished. Friends, doctors and Erin's children have mapped the aftermath of the lunch. In this episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss the Patterson children's evidence, wrap up the week's most memorable moments with investigative reporter Rachael Brown, and let some curious listeners in on a bit of podcast behind the scenes. I...

Today the jury heard evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter, who was nine-years-old when she was interviewed by police.   In this episode Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell discuss what she said and how Erin reacted. They also break down what medical experts said about Erin’s condition in hospital, and the potential source of the deadly mushrooms.   If you’ve got questions about the case that y...

There were tears in the courtroom as children of the deceased lunch guests shared their stories. Plus, a Leongatha doctor described his attempts to convince Erin Patterson of the seriousness of her situation - and potentially her children’s conditions - after she presented to hospital complaining of diarrhoea.  In today’s episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also answer questions about th...

Ian Wilkinson survived the beef wellington lunch Erin Patterson held on July 29, 2023. Ian was the pastor at the Patterson’s church in Korumburra, and other than Erin, he’s the only other person who knows what happened when all the guests were there that day. In court today, he gave his testimony.   Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through his evidence, the surprising moments that cut the...

Erin Patterson's Facebook friends describe her as a woman who loved her kids, seemed to really like mushrooms and was at the center of a strained relationship.   As Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial enters its second week, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through how Erin repeatedly brought up mushrooms and asked for advice on how to cook beef Wellington.   If you’ve got questions abou...

Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial has reached the end of its dramatic first week. We’ve heard about false cancer claims, a close bond with those who died and how her relationship with her estranged husband crumbled.  

On the second day of Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial, her estranged husband, Simon Patterson took the stand.

The prosecution laid out its case against Erin Patterson today, but no motive was offered. The defence fired back in its opening, saying the deaths were a terrible accident but the jury must focus on whether Erin Patterson intended to poison her relatives.

Erin Patterson's jury has been picked and the judge has explained how some of the original attempted murder charges have been dropped.

The murder trial of Erin Patterson starts this week. Kristian and Stocky break down the week ahead and what to expect in the courtroom. 

Speaking up with your opinion may never be as important as when you’re deliberating with your fellow jurors.

What’s it like prosecuting an accused murderer? Kristian and Stocky find out from someone who’s done it many times. 

Take a peek into the world of a barrister who defends society’s most reviled characters.