Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for allegedly murdering her in-laws by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a beef wellington lunch at her home in South Gippsland, Victoria, in 2023. Facing three murder charges and one attempted murder charge, Patterson has pleaded not guilty. The case has drawn significant attention, with a 15-member jury empaneled and expected to hear opening arguments from both the prosecution and defense. The trial is overseen by Justice Christopher Beale in Morwell, with details and testimonies anticipated to unfold soon.
The prosecution contends that Erin Patterson laced a beef wellington lunch with toxic death cap mushrooms, which led to the poisoning of her in-laws.
Patterson has entered a not guilty plea regarding the serious accusations of murder and attempted murder, denying any intent to harm her family.
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