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The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes

The Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson’s True Crimes

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The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast delves into the case of Erin Patterson and delivers on-the-spot coverage of one of Australia’s most prominent criminal trials.


The focus is on Morwell, a town in southeastern Victoria, as the case of the Department of Public Prosecutions versus Erin Trudi Patterson unfolds. The hearings are taking place at the La Trobe Magistrates’ Court, located about 152 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state’s capital.


The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast follows the event as it moves through the Australian legal system, examining the tragic aftermath of a family lunch involving Beef Wellington and mushrooms.

Ms Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges, which are being run under the direction of The Supreme Court of Victoria. She faces three murder charges and one attempted murder allegation following the deaths after the 29 July 2023 family lunch.


The allegations relate to a meal of Beef Wellington which included toxic death cap mushrooms


The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will examine this tragedy as it makes its way through the Australian legal system.


Ms Erin Patterson, aged 50, from Leongatha, was a trainee mathematics teacher before this tragic incident.

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  • Mushroom Murderer Erin Patterson and the True Crime Facebook Group
    Sep 16 2025

    Part Two: Inside Keep Keli Lane Behind Bars, Erin Patterson appeared to demonstrate some traits common amongst convicted poisoners. For a start, the self-obsession and the manipulation.

    But the Erin Patterson we thought we knew and the Erin Patterson who stood trial for murder seemed like two entirely different people. On one hand, she was a key figure in our true crime group, someone who shared our passion for seeking the truth.

    Inside The Supreme Court of Victoria, Erin could be seen on video, sitting back in her government-issued chair and treating everyone in the pre-trial hearings as disposable.

    Yes, this was a criminal case, and I know she needed to throw everything she had at it, but just like in the original true crime group, Erin was creating drama and trying to pitt people against each other.

    In 2019, we crossed paths in a Facebook true crime group while investigating the Kelly Lane child killer case. Back then, Erin seemed like just another mum fascinated by crime. Today, she is convicted of murder and attempted murder after serving a fatal Beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms at a family lunch in Leongatha.

    This podcast takes you behind the headlines and into the online world where Erin thrived. From hidden Facebook identities to fractured friendships, from her obsession with serial killers like Ivan Milat to her role in amateur sleuth groups, we uncover the digital breadcrumbs that foreshadowed her descent into darkness.

    Through court reporting, personal insights, and analysis of social media crime culture, you’ll hear how a seemingly ordinary woman’s obsession blurred into real life — with deadly consequences.


    👉 Subscribe now for forensic deep-dives, exclusive trial coverage (https:www.mushroommurdertrial.com.au) , and untold stories about Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders.

    Sorry, the audio glitches in parts. I had to do a very precise edit due to the harassment I am receiving for reporting this case.


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    16 mins
  • Flashback: The Tangled Web of Erin Patterson's Digital Persona
    Sep 15 2025

    This episode was recorded in 2024.

    Have you ever witnessed the unraveling of an online community, entwined with mystery and real-life implications? Prepare to be drawn into the heart of such a digital maelstrom as my guest and I bring to light the drama of Erin Patterson's entanglement with a Facebook group dedicated to the Keli Lane case.

    This isn't just a recount of social media; it's a deep dive into the effects of Erin's virtual persona and the subsequent police interest in her digital trail, reported by the Herald Sun.

    We bring you a first-person perspective on our group's chaotic dissolution and the pivotal role played by other profiles in January 2020.

    Our journey doesn't end in the digital world, as we traipse alongside Simon and Erin, venturing across Australia's rugged terrain and revisiting the poignant chapters of their lives.

    From the demise of a book business to the emotional toll of a geriatric pregnancy, we traverse the complexities that shadow Erin's story.

    Tune in for an episode that promises not only a gripping narrative but also an empathetic exploration of the people at its core, complete with supportive evidence found directly on our website.

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    And we do promise you're going to get the whole story of the Beef Wellington with mushrooms.

    In the spirit of reconciliation, this podcast and its authors acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.


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    23 mins
  • Inside the Mushroom Murder Trial: Erin Patterson, Facebook Secrets & Australia’s Most Chilling Lunch
    Sep 12 2025

    Welcome to The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast — your insider account of the shocking case that gripped Australia and the world. I’m Lisa, and I knew Erin Patterson before she became infamous as the Mushroom Killer.

    In 2019, we crossed paths in a Facebook true crime group while investigating the Kelly Lane child killer case. Back then, Erin seemed like just another mum fascinated by crime. Today, she is convicted of murder and attempted murder after serving a fatal Beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms at a family lunch in Leongatha.

    This podcast takes you behind the headlines and into the online world where Erin thrived. From hidden Facebook identities to fractured friendships, from her obsession with serial killers like Ivan Milat to her role in amateur sleuth groups, we uncover the digital breadcrumbs that foreshadowed her descent into darkness.

    Through court reporting, personal insights, and analysis of social media crime culture, you’ll hear how a seemingly ordinary woman’s obsession blurred into real life — with deadly consequences.

    👉 Subscribe now for forensic deep-dives, exclusive trial coverage, and untold stories about Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders.

    #ErinPatterson, #MushroomMurders, #MushroomKiller, #Leongathadeaths, #deathcapmushrooms, #KeliLanecase, #IvanMilat, #truecrimeAustralia, #murdertrialpodcast, #Facebooktruecrimegroups

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    23 mins
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.