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Erin Patterson murder trial day 11 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025

Distinguishing between edible and poisonous fungi is difficult, mushroom expert tells Erin Patterson trial

Victorian court hears from mycologist who identified death cap mushrooms growing near Patterson’s home in Gippsland

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

An international expert has told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial it is "challenging" to identify which mushrooms are poisonous just from looking at them.

AAP · May 13, 2025

Erin Patterson trial: Nurse says mushroom cook did not ‘look unwell’

Leongatha Hospital nurse testifies that Erin Patterson didn’t want to receive treatment

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Mushroom murders trial: Erin Patterson’s daughter describes eating ‘leftovers’ of fatal lunch in police video

Court also hears from nurse who says triple murder accused told Leongatha hospital staff ‘I don’t want any of this’ in relation to treatment for suspected poisoning

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

Erin Patterson trial day eight – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

Toxic Mushroom Victim Said Meal Was 'Delicious', Australian Court Hears

A woman who died after eating a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms told a doctor it tasted "delicious", a court heard Wednesday, as her Australian host faced triple murder charges.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Erin Patterson discharged herself five minutes after doctor warned she may have death cap mushroom poisoning, court hears

Doctor tells Victorian triple murder trial he called the police in a bid to have Patterson return to the hospital

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

Erin Patterson trial day seven – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

Doctor's call to cops on mushroom cook played in court

A doctor's call to police about mushroom cook Erin Patterson after she discharged herself from hospital has been played to a jury in her triple murder trial.

AAP · May 6, 2025