Simon Patterson, the estranged husband of murder accused Erin Patterson, testifies that his wife never asked for updates on her in-laws' deteriorating conditions following the July 2023 deadly beef Wellington mushroom lunchs. the supreme Court of Victoria last week. Jurors were told of escalating tensions between Erin Patterson and her in-laws in the months before the fatal mushroom meal, with “aggressive” text messages and disputes with her husband over financial matters.

• Simon Patterson confirms Erin Patterson has a history of leaving hospitals against medical advice and sometimes struggled with mental illness
• Communication breakdown led Simon to suggest bringing in a mediator to resolve family conflicts with Erin Patterson
• Erin Pattersom felt "very hurt" about not being initially invited to her mother-in-law's 70th birthday celebration
• The court heard about Financial disagreements over child support and medical bills family tensions. Signal messages exchanged around November 2022 showing escalating conflicts between Erin Patterson and Simon
• Erin Patterson faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge related to the deadly beef Wellington with mushrooms lunch. She pleads not guilty to all.

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