Mushroom Poisoning Verdict: Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Gail Patterson Case
After 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 one of Australia's most talked-about true crime stories.
The jury in Victoria has found Erin Patterson guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the notorious mushroom poisoning case. The 50-year-old mother of two was convicted of intentionally poisoning her former in-laws with death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington served at her Gippsland home in July 2023.
• Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather died after the fatal lunch
• Ian Wilkinson, Heather's husband, survived after spending two months in hospital
• Patterson was aggressive towards her in-laws after separating from her husband Simon
• Following the verdict, Patterson was taken to Dame Phyllis Frost maximum security women's prison
• The Herald Sun reports Patterson was accused of tampering with prison food while awaiting trial
• She now faces up to life imprisonment alongside notorious female offenders
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