Archive · 2 Jun 2025

Woman on Trial Testifies in Mushroom Poisoning Triple Murder Case

Woman on Trial Testifies in Mushroom Poisoning Triple Murder Case

A woman named Erin Patterson is on trial because she is accused of poisoning her ex-husband's family.

She invited them over for a meal and served food with poisonous mushrooms.

Three people died, and a fourth survived after a liver transplant.

Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty and is now sharing her side of the story in court.

She has spoken about feeling distant from her ex-husband's family.

The trial is ongoing, and the prosecution has already presented their evidence.

The woman could face many years in prison if convicted.

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