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The Mushroom Murders

By: Greg Haddrick
Narrated by: Lisa McCune
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Summary
 The shocking story of family lunch laced with the world's most deadly mushroom, and a gripping murder trial.

On 29 July 2023, Erin Patterson hosted a lunch at her home in the small regional Victorian town of Leongatha. She had invited her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson and her husband Ian.

Erin made beef Wellington for her guests, individual beef eye fillets covered in mushroom paste, wrapped in pastry. The following day, all four guests were taken to the hospital, and Heather, Gail and Don died. Ian Wilkinson barely survived. A toxicologist found traces of the poisonous death cap mushroom in the remains of the meal.

At first, it appeared to be a dreadful accident. As the police investigation continued, the evidence mounted, seeming to point one way. Erin Patterson steadfastly claimed she did not intend to harm her relatives. But after a gruelling 10 week trial, the jury found her guilty of three counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder.

Greg Haddrick tells the fascinating inside story of the triple murder trial that gripped the country and made headlines around the world. With details not previously published, it is the compelling story of a troubled family and a poisonous mushroom that is readily found in parks and gardens.


Praise for Greg Haddrick's In the Dead of Night:


'No-one tells a true crime story better than Haddrick.' JOHN SILVESTER

'As addictive as the best crime thrillers.' MATTHEW CONDON©2025 Greg Haddrick (P)2025 W. F. Howes ltd. Murder True Crime Crime
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It was unusual to have the story related by a fictional juror. At first I didnt like the idea, but I grew to appreciate the back ground and insight provided by this method.

The unknown story

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Overall I enjoyed this book. It was an easy listen and I liked the perspective of a (fictional) juror. But the commentary on which witnesses the juror felt she would consider sleeping with seemed out of place and there were some other comments that seemed quite corny. And at these times I was reminded that the male author might be a bit out of touch with accurately representing the character of a middle aged woman!

Overall worth the listen

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What a great different take on this world wide case seen through the eyes of a jury member . Fabulous book . Thankyou Greg Haddrick

Well written

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Sometimes cringe worthy comments (of self opinion) of the writer. Also very condescending of christian - christians so respect the opinions of atheists

Facts

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Enjoyed the journey of a true and very unusual story. I enjoyed the way the story was told

An excellent way to tell a true story

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