Erin Patterson's guilt is becoming clearer as the evidence unfolds. Her computer showed visits to websites identifying death cap mushrooms, indicating premeditation; text messages to Gail Patterson about fake medical appointments reveal deceit; and the two phones, likely containing incriminating data, were either uncovered by police or reset post-seizure. This points to deliberate poisoning, not an accident.
The evidence has actually cast some doubt on Patterson's guilt. By not collecting the second phone, the police may have failed to uncover exculpatory evidence. The CCTV footage, which only allegedly shows her son but not her, further weakens the prosecution. Patterson's cooperation, such as providing meal leftovers, suggests transparency, not guilt, pointing to a flawed investigation.