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Australian Woman Faces Trial in Poisonous Mushroom Lunch Case

  • #Murders and attempted murders
  • #Court system
  • #Australia
  • #Crime & justice
Australian Woman Faces Trial in Poisonous Mushroom Lunch Case
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APR 30
Above: (L-R) Barrister Sophie Stafford, Lawyer Bill Doogue, Lawyer Ophelia Holloway, and Barrister Colin Mandy SC arrive at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court in Morwell, South-Eastern Victoria, Australia, on April 30, 2025. Image copyright: Martin Keep/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated APR 30

The Spin

Narrative A

With overwhelming evidence against her, from the basic fact that she served poisonous mushrooms on specific plates to inviting her ex-in-laws under false pretenses, Patterson is likely guilty. What is one of the most absurd crime stories you could hear about is also a tragedy — one that will hopefully result in punishment for the killer and justice for the victims.

People.com9

Narrative B

While there's certainly evidence against Patterson, a defendant on trial always deserves innocence until guilt is proven, especially when she explicitly says her actions were an accident. Her defense will continue to make this case until the trial is over and the jury comes to a final verdict.

RNZUPI

Articles on this story

Erin Patterson to claim mushroom poisonings accidental as murder trial begins
GuardianMAY 11
‘Mushroom murder’ trial: Defense claims death of lunch guests was a ‘terrible accident’
CNNMAY 11
Mushroom poisoning accused Erin Patterson used different plate for herself during deadly lunch
IndependentMAY 11