Lead detective denies police errors in mushroom lunch investigation as Erin Patterson trial continues
Briefly

Erin Patterson, facing trial for allegedly poisoning her lunch guests with a beef wellington, has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges. Her defense argues the poisonings were an accident, while the lead detective in the case has countered claims of police mishandling evidence. Issues raised include failure to seize electronic devices and a misidentified CCTV image. As the prosecution's final witness, Det Leading Sen Const Stephen Eppingstall defends the integrity of evidence collection, asserting that all relevant items were seized during searches of Patterson's home.
‘We assessed the evidence and any relevant items were seized, but not everything can be taken during a search. We prioritized based on relevance to the investigation.’
‘The circumstances surrounding the lunch and subsequent deaths are deeply tragic, but we believe it was an accident, not murder,’ said Patterson's lawyer during the defense.
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