Police knew Erin Patterson was being deceptive about her lunch preparation early in their investigation, but they kept a straight face.
In today’s episode, we bring you audio of moments in Patterson's police interview where she lied, and police knew it.
Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell also talk through the next key dates in the case, and deliver a correction regarding an earlier episode’s cultural ignorance.
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From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, and post-verdict analysis, Mushroom Case Daily is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police alleged that the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson said she was innocent.
This podcast follows every development of the trial as the accused triple murderer fights the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown are with producer Stephen Stockwell on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court.
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