An Australian woman is on trial for murder by toxic mushrooms. Here's
what to know
A suburban Australian mom is standing trial on charges of poisoning
several of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms
at a home-cooked meal -- killing three of them -- in a case that has
made headlines around the world.
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Prosecutors say Patterson, who was separated from but on good terms
with her husband Simon Patterson, invited his parents, aunt and uncle
over for an adults-only lunch, ostensibly to discuss medical issues
she was facing. Simon had declined the invitation.
All four of Patterson's lunch guests were hospitalized with
gastrointestinal symptoms the day after the meal. Three of them died
the following week, all from altered liver function and multiple organ
failure due to Amanita mushroom poisoning
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australia
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