Nurse tells court of treating Erin Patterson in hospital

Article Summary

Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her parents-in-law and sister-in-law by serving them poisonous mushrooms in a meal she cooked. The victims died from mushroom poisoning, while her brother-in-law survived after weeks in the hospital. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

What This Means for You

• Be aware of the danger of poisonous mushrooms and their potential use as a weapon.
• Consider the importance of examining all members of a household when investigating potential food poisoning cases.
• Recognize the potential emotional impact on children if their parent is accused of a serious crime.
• Stay informed about ongoing high-profile court cases in your community.

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Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, by serving them poisonous mushrooms in a beef Wellington lunch she cooked at her Leongatha home on July 29, 2023.

The Pattersons and Heather Wilkinson died in the days after the meal from the effects of mushroom poisoning.

Heather’s husband, Ian, also ate the lunch but survived after weeks in hospital.

Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.