Trial to begin for woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushroom lunch
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Erin Patterson has been charged with multiple counts of murder after a lunch she hosted resulted in the deaths of three of her in-laws, allegedly due to death cap mushrooms. Despite pleading not guilty, Patterson’s past includes similar incidents where guests reportedly fell ill after consuming her meals. The upcoming trial, scheduled in Morwell, Australia, has attracted significant media attention, leading local authorities to urge for sensitivity regarding the case. Patterson expressed her devastation over the events, particularly concerning the impact on her children who lost their grandmother.
Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws by allegedly poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home in regional Australia.
Patterson expressed devastation over the deaths of her in-laws, citing her children’s loss of their grandmother and describing them as some of the best people she ever met.
With the trial set to commence soon, public and media interest in the case has surged, prompting authorities to call for sensitivity amid widespread curiosity.
Police allege this isn't the first instance of guests becoming ill after Patterson's meals, further complicating her defense and sparking intense speculation.
Read at The Washington Post
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