The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes

Although Erin Patterson’s actions against her family were monstrous, her treatment in custody raises hard questions about the ethics of punishment.  Solitary confinement doesn’t deliver justice — it destroys people.  In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we unpack the hidden reality of isolation inside Australian prisons and examine why decency must still have a place, even when de...

🚨Prosecutors in Victoria are now appealing against the mushroom murderer’s sentence, arguing it was — quote — “manifestly inadequate.” Erin Patterson, aged 51, was jailed for life last month with a non-parole period of 33 years. That means she’ll be well into her eighties before she can even apply for parole. This is one of the longest sentences ever handed to a female offender in Australian hist...

Australia’s most notorious shock jocks, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson , are under scrutiny after comments made during Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial were under review by prosecutors. Four months on, Victoria’s Office of Public Prosecutions is still weighing potential contempt-of-court charges against the KIIS FM hosts — after Kyle was heard saying “lock that b **h up.”* In this ep...

🚨 In a case making waves in Australian legal history, the Department of Public Prosecutions is appealing the sentence handed to Erin Patterson, the so-called mushroom murderer.  Prosecutors argue the punishment was 'manifestly inadequate' after Patterson, 51, received a life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period—one of the longest ever given to a female offender in Australia.  Why i...

Erin Patterson is many things, but she's certainly not a master criminal.  Explore how the mushroom killer completely screwed up her cover-up and, at the same time, underestimated police. Dive into the shocking story of deadly mushrooms and the high-stakes legal appeal in the Erin Patterson case.  Dubbed the 'mushroom murderer,' Patterson is challenging her convictions for mushroom...

Who was Erin Patterson before the mushroom murders shocked Australia?  What shaped Erin Patterson before the mushroom murders rocked Australia?  In this episode, we delve deep into her mother-daughter relationship with Dr Heather Scutter, a renowned children's literature academic at Monash University.  Drawing from Erin’s own testimony and reflections on her upbringing, we examine how childre...

In Part Two of Inside Keep Keli Lane Behind Bars, we delve deeper into the true crime story that has captivated our community: Erin Patterson and the infamous mushroom poisoning case.  Erin was once a prominent member of our true crime Facebook group, known for her keen insights and passion for justice.  But the Erin Patterson we interacted with online seemed worlds apart from the woman who faced...

Recorded in 2024, this episode takes you deep into the digital double life of Erin Patterson, where her virtual persona ignited a storm within a Facebook group obsessed with the Keli Lane case.  Join us as we unravel the gripping drama that blurred the lines between online intrigue and real-world consequences, culminating in a police investigation that rocked the community.  Discover how Erin&apos...

Welcome to The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast — your insider account of the shocking case that gripped Australia and the world. I’m Lisa, and I knew Erin Patterson before she became infamous as the Mushroom Killer .  In 2019, we crossed paths in a Facebook true crime group while investigating the Kelly Lane child killer case. Back then, Erin seemed like just another mum fascinated by crime. Today,...

Flashback: Inside the Australian Mushroom Poisoning: A Journalist’s Take on the Criminal Case and Crisis Management Dive into the gripping details of the Australian mushroom poisoning criminal case that has captivated audiences worldwide.  Discover how the unfolding media circus and Patterson’s unpredictable responses shed light on the complexities of high-profile criminal cases. Award-winning jou...

Erin Patterson Sentenced: Life with 33 Years No Parole Today, the gavel finally came down in Melbourne. Erin Patterson – the woman at the centre of the infamous Leongatha death cap mushroom lunch – has been sentenced to life, or 33 years after which she can apply for parole .  More than two years after serving the fatal beef wellington that killed three and left one fighting for life, justice has...

The Myth of the ‘Criminal Genius’: Erin Patterson’s Chilling Crimes In this episode of our podcast, we tackle the chilling crime of Erin Patterson and the myth of the 'criminal genius.'  How can someone be simultaneously intelligent yet clumsy in covering their tracks? This paradox is at the heart of the infamous mushroom murder case, which we dissect thoroughly.   We explore Erin's...

In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we delve deep into the chilling crimes surrounding Erin Patterson and the ongoing murder trial that has captivated Australia. Journalist Lisa brings you live updates from the courtroom, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional turmoil of the victim's families and the chilling details that emerged during pre-trial hearings. Erin Patterson...

Unmasking the Mushroom Tragedy: The Erin Patterson Case and the Death Cap Poisoning In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we delve deeper into the Erin Patterson case, focusing on the tragic afternoon of the family lunch that led to a shocking court case involving death cap mushrooms.  Tim Patterson's diary entry raises unsettling questions about Erin Patterson's actions...

Welcome back to the Mushroom Murder Trial podcast. I’m Lisa, reporting from Melbourne. In this episode, we dive into Erin Patterson’s plea hearing at the Supreme Court of Victoria, revealing the stark realities of her prison life amid the ongoing Mushroom Murder Trial.  Locked in isolation for 23 hours a day at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, her only potential conversation comes from a mesh fence adja...

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...

Next week, the convicted mushroom killer will be forced to sit through a two-day plea hearing as the families of her victims deliver powerful impact statements. Will Erin Patterson meet their gaze, or will she retreat behind tissues and her belief that she’s the true victim in all this? We’ll look at what’s ahead in court: how Simon Patterson may confront his estranged wife, Erin. Plus the dignity...

Erin Patterson: What Social Workers Were Told After Mushroom Murders The killer’s words to social workers reveal a disturbing pattern — from emotional manipulation to drawing her children into conflict with their father.  In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast , we break down her claims, the family tensions, and what it all means ahead of her sentencing. Australia’s most infamous mus...

In this episode of **The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast**, we again dive into the chilling crimes surrounding Erin Patterson and her deadly Beef Wellington lunch that turned a family gathering into a tragic event. We speak to John Ferguson, from The Australian, who was the first journalist to reveal the story of the mass food poisoning lunch.  He is an Associate Editor of The Australian and has bee...

August 2, 2023. While Erin Patterson was dumping a food dehydrator at the Leongatha tip, her lunch guests lay critically ill in hospital. Inside the Austin Hospital chapel, Simon Patterson called a family meeting that would alter the course of the entire case. His cousin, Ruth du Bois, remembers the moment he revealed a chilling truth — he believed Erin had deliberately made him sick in the past,...

In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial, we unveil the chilling crimes of Erin Patterson, focusing on her alleged murder attempts on husband Simon Patterson.  For the first time, suppressed details surrounding the notorious 2023 family lunch featuring Beef Wellington and toxic mushrooms are revealed. Hosted by Elisabeth Mclean, this episode provides an in-depth analysis of the unfolding court...

Simon Patterson is at the heart of one of Australia’s most chilling crimes, as the estranged husband of convicted murderer Erin Patterson.  In this episode, we delve into the tragic story behind this high-profile court case, exploring Simon’s life after the devastating events surrounding a family lunch that went horribly wrong.  He narrowly escaped death after missing a notorious mushroom meal tha...

Join host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centered around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.' Discover the chilling crimes of Erin Patterson as we dive into the deadly mushroom meal that led to a tragic family lunch.  In this episode, we explore her complex case and the Supreme Court’s recent decisions that have barred her from prof...

Erin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Trial: Community Reactions and Court Updates This episode is from 2024. A court update reveals the accused mushroom cook will return to court earlier than expected, as we explore the Facebook life of those involved and how social media reveals the community's grief and reaction to unwanted media attention. • Erin Patterson, charged with three counts of mu...

Join host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centred around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.' The psychology behind poisoners reveals why even intelligent criminals make critical errors, with Erin Patterson's case highlighting cognitive distortions, overconfidence and neurological factors that contribute to poor judgment despite...