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Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed

Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed

Summary

Erin Patterson, from Australia, was convicted of murdering three people with poisoned food. She allegedly tried to poison her estranged husband, but charges related to this were dropped. Details of these allegations were recently made public.

Key Facts

  • Erin Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives with toxic mushroom-laced food.
  • She was also accused of trying to poison her husband, but those charges were dropped.
  • Her husband, Simon Patterson, suffered severe health issues he believed were due to poisoned meals.
  • Three of Patterson's relatives died in the hospital after a lunch she prepared on July 29, 2023.
  • Simon Patterson began documenting his suspicions after getting sick multiple times.
  • He claimed Erin Patterson fed him tainted food, including cookies and pasta.
  • Police suspected rat poison might have been used in one instance.
  • Simon discussed his concerns with relatives, including his father, who was a doctor.
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