Erin Patterson, 50, is undergoing trial for allegedly murdering three relatives using poisonous mushrooms in a beef wellington dish served during a lunch. Her estranged husband's parents and aunt fell ill, leading to their deaths, while her husband's uncle, Ian Wilkinson, survived. During court testimony, Wilkinson revealed that Patterson refused assistance in serving the meal and that the group initially misinterpreted their serious symptoms. Patterson pleads not guilty, asserting it was an accidental poisoning. This case has received significant media attention in Australia.
Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three in-laws with toxic beef wellingtons, denied help from guests while preparing the meal, according to trial testimony.
Wilkinson, the sole survivor, initially mistook the symptoms for gastroenteritis, highlighting the immediate aftermath of consuming the dish served by Patterson.
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