Mushroom Case Daily Erin accepts that death caps were in the lunch
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Jun 3, 2025 In a gripping trial, Erin Patterson admits her meal contained deadly death cap mushrooms, intensifying the courtroom drama. She reflects on her traumatic health experiences and struggles with family dynamics amid legal battles. The tension rises as the evidence unfolds, revealing complex emotions and financial woes. The hosts navigate the intricate legal proceedings and engage with listener questions, highlighting the challenges of foraging edible mushrooms in a perilous case that's captured global attention.
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Erin Accepts Death Caps in Meal
- Erin Patterson accepted that the lunch meal must have contained deadly death cap mushrooms.
- She sourced mushrooms from Woolworths, dried mushrooms from an Asian grocer, and from local foraging around her properties.
Erin's Mushroom Foraging Interest
- Erin developed her interest in foraging during COVID-19 by walking with her children and noticing mushrooms on properties and trails around her homes.
- She mainly picked field and horse mushrooms and experimented by eating small amounts after researching their safety online.
Use of Mushroom Dehydrator Explored
- Erin bought a mushroom dehydrator in April 2023 to preserve mushrooms due to their short season and experimented with drying times and quantities.
- She typically stored dried mushrooms in Tupperware containers in her pantry, sometimes mixing wild and shop-bought mushrooms.