Australian Woman Convicted of ‘Mushroom Murders’ in Gripping Poisoning Case That Captivated a Nation
Leongatha, Australia — A woman was found guilty Monday of murdering three people, including her in-laws, through a poison-laced meal that included toxic mushrooms, culminating in a high-profile case that captivated the nation and beyond. Erin Patterson, 50, was arrested in November 2023 after four guests at a lunch she hosted fell seriously ill. The gathering, which featured beef Wellington, took place in her home in Leongatha, a small town located about two hours from Melbourne. While one of the guests survived, three others—Patterson’s in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson—succumbed to … Read more