There were tears in the courtroom as children of the deceased lunch guests shared their stories. Plus, a Leongatha doctor described his attempts to convince Erin Patterson of the seriousness of her situation - and potentially her children’s conditions - after she presented to hospital complaining of diarrhoea.
In today’s episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also answer questions about the taste of Erin’s beef wellington, the timing of her dehydrator dumping, and why witnesses aren’t giving their opinion on Erin’s guilt or innocence.
If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Kristian to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au
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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 allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
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