Erin Patterson, accused of murder, asserts in court that she inadvertently included foraged mushrooms in a beef wellington recipe, leading to her in-laws' poisoning. She admits to lying about her health issues, fearing judgment over weight loss surgery. Facing charges for the deaths of her estranged husband's family members after a lunch event, Patterson's lawyers argue that the poisoning was a tragic accident. Despite the charges including attempts to murder her uncle, Patterson has pleaded not guilty, stating her actions were never intended to harm her guests.
Erin Patterson stated in court that she believes she mistakenly included foraged mushrooms in her dish while trying to enhance its flavor, leading to terrible consequences.
She admitted to lying to her mother-in-law about medical appointments because she wanted to maintain her mother-in-law's care and concern for her.
Patterson's defense claims that the death cap mushroom poisoning was an unfortunate accident, asserting that her actions were not intended to cause harm.
Facing serious charges, Patterson pleaded not guilty, insisting that the event was not a deliberate act of murder against her estranged family.
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