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The Mushroom Murder Trial | Erin Patterson PodcastUncovering 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 min
Ray William Johnson: True Story PodcastThe Mushroom Murders - The Erin Patterson StoryErin Patterson, a 50‑year‑old Australian mother of two, was convicted in July 2025 for murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives—his parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his sister Heather Wilkinson—by serving them beef Wellington laced with lethal death cap mushrooms at her home in Leongatha, Victoria2025-07-1307 min
I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinBONUS: Mushrooms, Motive and Murder: The Erin Patterson CaseThe mushroom murder trial captured the attention of the whole world. Erin Patterson, a seemingly ordinary mother from a small country town, foraged for death cap mushrooms before serving a laced beef Wellington to her relatives. Heather Wilkinson alongside Don and Gail Patterson were killed by the deadly lunch. Miraculously, Ian Wilkinson survived. From the mismatched plates and crocodile tears to the myriad of lies and months of planning, criminologist Xanthé Mallett breaks down every detail of the mushroom murder case. Listen to Xanthé Mallett’s podcast, co-hosted with Tim Watson-Munro, Motive & Method, wherever you get y...2025-07-111h 02
Newstalk DailyErin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders: Why I Couldn’t Look AwayThis week, Erin Patterson was found guilty of murder and attempted murder after an 11-week trial in Morwell, a small town in Victoria, Australia. The jury concluded that Patterson killed her former parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, as well as Gail’s sister, Heather. Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, was the sole survivor. The victims had been served a beef Wellington laced with lethal death-cap mushrooms. At the close of the trial, Ciara Doherty reflects on why this case gripped her—and so many others. Why did Erin Patterson commit such a horrifying crime? What made her ta...2025-07-1123 min
True Crime With Elli MacMushroom Murders: The Case Of Erin PattersonOn July 15, 2023, Erin Patterson extended an invitation for lunch to several members of her estranged husband's family.The guest list included her ex-partner Simon Patterson — the father of her two children — his elderly parents, Don and Gail Patterson (both aged 70), Gail's sister, 66 year old Heather Wilkinson, and Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, a respected local pastor.The lunch was scheduled for Saturday, July 29, at Erin’s home in Leongatha, Victoria. According to Erin, the purpose of the gathering was to share some personal news — a recent cancer diagnosis she had received.However, the day before...2025-07-0920 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastLesley Yeomans: Australian Correspondent on the verdict of Erin Patterson's murder trialThe Australian mushroom murder trial could end up in the appeals court. Erin Patterson's been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband's parents and aunt, and attempting to kill his uncle with a beef wellington containing death cap mushrooms. Newstalk ZB's Lesley Yeomans is in Victoria, following developments. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Patterson's legal team now has 28 days to decide whether they'll appeal the verdict. Yeomans says we’ll have to wait for the next month or so to see if they’ll do so, but you would assume it’s lik...2025-07-0703 min
The Morning Edition'No emotion at all': Inside the courtroom as Erin Patterson guilty of mushroom murdersIt’s the case that has had people from all over the world talking. And today, after a 10-week trial, the jury returned a verdict. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of triple murder, killing her in-laws, Gail and Don Patterson, and also Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson. Patterson was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson. Ian Wilkinson was the only survivor of the now infamous lunch of beef wellington, which a jury has now decided Patterson deliberately laced with death cap mushrooms. One of the reporter...2025-07-0710 minThe Mushroom Murder Trial | Erin Patterson PodcastMushroom Poisoning Verdict: Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Gail Patterson CaseAfter a gripping ten-week trial, the shocking mushroom poisoning case reaches its climax as Erin Patterson is found guilty of murdering Gail Patterson and two others. Tune in as we break down the details of how Erin Patterson served a fatal beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms, leading to the tragic deaths of Gail Patterson, Don Patterson, and Heather Wilkinson. We also discuss the survival of Ian Wilkinson and the impact this notorious case has had on the Gippsland community. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of the events, the trial, and what comes next in on...2025-07-0708 min