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The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesErin Patterson's Chilling Crimes: A Closer Look at the Mushroom Murder HouseJoin host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centered around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.'Discover the chilling crimes of Erin Patterson as we dive into the deadly mushroom meal that led to a tragic family lunch. In this episode, we explore her complex case and the Supreme Court’s recent decisions that have barred her from profiting from her Leongatha home, which has become the focal point of multiple court cases related to the compensation claims stemming from her alleged actions. Join...2025-07-3113 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesFlashback: Erin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Trial: Community Reactions and Court UpdatesErin Patterson's Mushroom Murder Trial: Community Reactions and Court UpdatesThis episode is from 2024.A court update reveals the accused mushroom cook will return to court earlier than expected, as we explore the Facebook life of those involved and how social media reveals the community's grief and reaction to unwanted media attention.• Erin Patterson, charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, will appear in court on April 22 for a case management hearing• Ms Patterson denies all allegations and is entitled to a fair trial without prejudice• Facebo...2025-07-3010 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesBeige Pants, Dark Heart: Unmasking the Criminal Psychology of Australia's Mushroom MurdererJoin host Elisa as we dive into the chilling case of Erin Patterson, centred around a tragic family lunch involving toxic mushrooms and Beef Wellington.'The psychology behind poisoners reveals why even intelligent criminals make critical errors, with Erin Patterson's case highlighting cognitive distortions, overconfidence and neurological factors that contribute to poor judgment despite academic intelligence. Australia's notorious female poisoners throughout history demonstrate similar patterns of calculated deception and manipulation, traits that align with Erin's profile as someone who could blend into the background while meticulously planning murder.• Intelligent criminals often fail in their co...2025-07-2919 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesBehind Bars for Mushroom Misery The Erin Patterson StoryFlashback from 2024: Explore the shocking media scandals surrounding Erin Patterson's murder charges and the deadly Mushroom mealErin Patterson: Murder Charges, Mushrooms & Media Scandals | True Crime PodcastWelcome to The Erin Patterson Podcast — your insider account of the true crime case that has shocked Australia. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow podcaster Louise Wilkinson, as we reflect on our time in newsrooms, fatal food poisoning stories, and why food, media, and tragedy are forever entangled in this case.We also bring you the latest from the La...2025-07-2821 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesA Recipe for Murder - Australia's Mushroom Killer Erin PattersonDuncan McNabb, one of Australia's most eminent true crime writers, joins us to discuss his upcoming book on the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that gripped the world.• The case attracted global media attention due to its unusual nature – poisoning by Beef Wellington in rural Australia• Duncan explains how his "spidey senses" as a former detective were immediately alerted by Patterson's behaviour• The two contrasting faces of Erin Patterson – quiet community member versus her spicy online personality• Insights into the jury's definitive guilty verdict after an 11-week trial in Morwell• Discussion of Patterson's possible motiv...2025-07-2732 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesWhat Makes a Mushroom Killer? The Psychology Behind Australia's Poison Murder CaseAn unexpected investigation has been launched into the accommodation of the Erin Patterson jury during the Mushroom Murder Trial, with jurors placed in the same hotel as media, police, and legal counsel. This blunder adds another layer to this complex case where psychological profiling suggests the killer was driven by a desire for control, power, and a 'moment in the sun' - themes that may explain Patterson's unusual media behaviour.• Hotel booking error placed sequestered jury in the same accommodation as police, media and legal team• No suggestion of impropriety but investigation launched by Juries Commissioner...2025-07-2614 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesUncovering Motive: Erin Patterson’s Family History, Dr Heather Scutter, plus Mushroom MurdersUncovering Motive: Erin Patterson’s Family History, Victor Ray Cameron, and the Mushroom MurdersDelving into Erin Patterson's background reveals insights into her psychological makeup and potential motives for the mushroom murders, exploring the contrast between her claims of a difficult childhood and her family's actual history. Will this get us any closer to determining a motive for her mushroom murders? *War hero grandfather – Erin's maternal grandfather Victor Ray Cameron received recognition for gallant and distinguished services in WWII • Academic mother – Dr. Heather ScutterWhat truly drives someone to commit a shocking c...2025-07-2322 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesMushroom Poisoning & Marriage Breakdown: Unraveling Erin Patterson's Co-Parenting ArrangementWhat leads a seemingly ordinary mother to commit mushroom poisoning against her former in-laws? This episode of the Mushroom Murder Trial delves deep into the mind of Erin Patterson, examining her marriage breakdown and the complex co-parenting arrangement with Simon Patterson. Simon’s emotional courtroom testimony uncovers surprising truths about their life after separation in 2015. Despite their fractured marriage, the pair maintained a seemingly ideal co-parenting arrangement—sharing custody and even taking family holidays together. Tune in to explore the tangled web of relationships, motives, and secrets that may finally reveal what drove Erin Patterson to the...2025-07-2121 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesSimon & Erin Patterson: Troubled Relationship Behind the Mushroom Murder Trial - Part OneThis is a replay of a previous episode that had a few gremlins in it. My apologies.The marriage between Erin and Simon Patterson deteriorated over years despite multiple reconciliation attempts, leading to their separation and financial division. Despite maintaining strong ties with Simon's family and co-parenting their children amicably, this marriage ended in an act so horrific no one saw it coming. • Erin maintained strong relationships with Simon's family even as her own marriage was falling apart• The couple separated many times by the end of 2015 with Erin moving into a rental property...2025-07-1916 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesFlashback Erin Patterson's Countdown to Courtroom Confrontation - Mushroom Murder TrialThis was recorded in 2024. We are now the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast.The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast is an unfolding account of a high-stakes legal saga, which promises to hinge on a dossier of technological evidence and witness accounts. As she braces for a court return in May, we dissect a Herald- Sun report that sheds light on this potentially pivotal evidence collection.Ms Patterson is presumed innocent and was challenging the allegations concerning mostly from a lunch of Beef Wellington with mushrooms. The stakes are monumental for the mother of...2025-07-1702 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesUnpacking Erin Patterson’s Past: Marriage, Motives, and Mushroom MurdersThe Mushroom Murder Trial podcast explores the complex and troubled life of convicted murderer Erin Patterson through interviews, court testimony, and background information on her relationship with her husband Simon. We take a deep dive into Erin's personality traits, her high-functioning autism, and the tumultuous marriage that eventually led to murder.• Former colleagues describe Erin as "eccentric and abrasive" during her time as an air traffic controller, noting her difficulty with social interactions• Erin and Simon's relationship was marked by multiple separations and reconciliations between 2008-2013, yet Simon often seemed confused about why they split• The co...2025-07-1620 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True CrimesKnitting Clubs and Poisoning Allegations: Mushroom Killer's Awkward Prison Adjustment Erin PattersonWe explore Erin Patterson's future after being found guilty of murder, examining what life imprisonment means in Victoria and what happens when entering the prison system. I share insights about the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre where Patterson is being held, her difficult adjustment to prison life, and how inmates navigate Australia's correctional system.• Patterson is currently held in protective isolation at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Melbourne• She has reportedly frustrated prison staff with constant complaints about conditions• Other inmates have targeted her with mushroom-related insults• In Victoria, life imprisonment truly means remaining in prison f...2025-07-1312 min