Deadly mushroom lunch cook tells court she threw up toxic meal
Summary
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, is on trial for murder after serving a meal with toxic mushrooms that killed three people, including her relatives. She pleads not guilty, insisting that the incident was an accident and that she also became ill after consuming some of the meal. The trial has attracted widespread attention, with numerous witnesses and details about the meal preparation discussed in court.Key Facts
- Erin Patterson is accused of murder and attempted murder after a meal with toxic mushrooms killed three people.
- She denies the charges, claiming the toxic meal was an accident and made her sick as well.
- The victims included Ms. Patterson's former in-laws and another family member, while one guest survived after hospital treatment.
- Ms. Patterson admitted in court to lying about having cancer to encourage her guests to visit, instead of admitting she planned weight-loss surgery.
- She told the court that she added dried mushrooms bought from a store, and thinks there might have been wild ones mixed in.
- After the incident, she disposed of a food dehydrator and wiped her phone, fearing being blamed.
- The ongoing trial at the Victorian Supreme Court began nearly six weeks ago, featuring testimony from over 50 witnesses.
- Erin mentioned her love for fungi and her history of mushroom hunting, highlighting her potential exposure to wild varieties.
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