Although Erin Patterson’s actions against her family were monstrous, her treatment in custody raises hard questions about the ethics of punishment. Solitary confinement doesn’t deliver justice — it destroys people. In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we unpack the hidden reality of isolation inside Australian prisons and…
🚨Prosecutors in Victoria are now appealing against the mushroom murderer’s sentence, arguing it was — quote — “manifestly inadequate.” Erin Patterson, aged 51, was jailed for life last month with a non-parole period of 33 years. That means she’ll be well into her eighties before she can even apply for…
Australia’s most notorious shock jocks, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson, are under scrutiny after comments made during Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial were under review by prosecutors. Four months on, Victoria’s Office of Public Prosecutions is still weighing potential contempt-of-court charges against the KIIS FM hosts — after Kyle…
Erin Patterson, the so-called “mushroom murderer,” is appealing her convictions for the poisoning deaths of Don & Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson. 🏛️ Convicted in July 2025, she was sentenced to life with a 33-year non-parole period. ⚖️ Her new barrister, Richard Edney, has 28 extra days to file the…
Erin Patterson, known as the “mushroom murderer”, is lodging an appeal against her convictions for the triple murder of her in‑laws and an attempted murder. 🏛️ In July, Patterson was found guilty of fatally poisoning Don & Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson by serving beef Wellingtons laced with…
Erin Patterson is many things, but she's certainly not a master criminal. Explore how the mushroom killer completely screwed up her cover-up and, at the same time, underestimated police. This episode is an excerpt of Lisa talking about the mushroom trial with Ian and Brad from The Made in Lithgow…
Who was Erin Patterson before the mushroom murders shocked Australia? In this episode, we look beyond the headlines into her childhood and her relationship with her mother, Dr Heather Scutter—a respected children’s literature academic at Monash University. Through Erin’s own testimony and claims about her upbringing, we explore how stories,…
Inside Facebook’s Keep Keli Lane Behind Bars group, Erin Patterson appeared to demonstrate some traits common amongst convicted poisoners. For a start, the self-obsession and the manipulation. On the Mushroom Murder Trial we hear how the Erin Patterson we thought we knew and the Erin Patterson who stood trial for…
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.…
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…
Welcome to The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast — your 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…
Inside the Australian Mushroom Poisoning: A Journalist’s Take on the Criminal Case and Crisis Management Dive into the gripping details of the Australian mushroom poisoning criminal case that has captivated audiences worldwide. Discover how the unfolding media circus and Patterson’s unpredictable responses shed light on the complexities of high-profile criminal…
🍄Erin Patterson – the woman at the centre of the infamous Leongatha death cap mushroom lunch – has been sentenced to life and 33 years before a chance to apply for parole. More than two years after serving the fatal beef wellington that killed three and left one fighting for…
Erin Patterson Sentenced: Life with 33 Years Behind Bars Today, the gavel finally came down in Melbourne. Erin Patterson – the woman at the centre of the infamous Leongatha death cap mushroom lunch – has been sentenced to life in prison 33 years until a chance of parole. More than…
The Myth of the ‘Criminal Genius’: Erin Patterson’s Chilling Crimes In this episode of the Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we tackle the chilling crime of Erin Patterson and the myth of the 'criminal genius.' How can someone be simultaneously intelligent yet clumsy in covering their tracks? This paradox is at…
Brilliant but Bumbling? Erin Patterson and the Myth of the ‘Criminal Genius’ How can Erin Patterson be both highly intelligent and yet so disastrously clumsy in covering her tracks? It’s the question that has shadowed the mushroom murder case—and one I hear every time I mention her supposed brilliance. In…
In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, journalist and podcaster Lisa takes listeners inside the courtroom and beyond, sharing rare details from pre-trial hearings where Erin Patterson appeared by video link from prison. From her changing appearance to moments of unexpected animation, Lisa reflects on what these glimpses…
🍄Erin Patterson, the deadly beef Wellington with dead cap mushrooms murderer, now has “major offender” status in custody due to media coverage of her crimes. At the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, in Melbourne, she resides in the Gordon unit, an area with restricted movements depend on the circumstances of the…
“Is There Evil at Play?” Tim Patterson’s Chilling Warning Tim Patterson, cousin of Simon Patterson, was one of the first to voice concerns about Erin’s behaviour. His diary entry the day after the deadly mushroom lunch read: “Coincidence, or is there evil at play here?” In this episode, we look…
“Is There Evil at Play?” — Tim Patterson’s Warning About Mushroom Killer The day after the fatal mushroom lunch, Simon Patterson’s cousin Tim wrote in his diary: “Coincidence, or is there evil at play here?” Long before the deaths, Tim had already been troubled by Erin Patterson’s behaviour and her…
Welcome back to the Mushroom Murder Trial podcast. I’m Lisa, reporting from Melbourne. Yesterday in the Supreme Court of Victoria, we heard confronting details about Erin Patterson’s grim prison reality. Locked in isolation for 23 hours a day at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, her only potential conversation comes through a…
In this episode of The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast, we take you inside the Supreme Court of Victoria as Erin Patterson faces sentencing for the fatal mushroom meal that shocked Australia. Survivors and grieving families delivered powerful victim impact statements, though most will remain private. Pastor Ian Wilkinson, the sole…
Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson was today facing the Supreme Court of Victoria as she faced her victims' families for a plea hearing. There are 28 impact statement submissions before Justice Christopher Beale. We heard victim impact statements from Ian Wilkinson, lunch guest Ruth Dubois, Heather and Ian's daughter Lynette Young,…
In 2019 and 2020, I was regrettably in a Facebook group with mushroom killer Erin Patterson. These are my OWN recordings from the time we found out about the beef Wellington fatalities. Because what’s a journalist going to do - get her feelings on tape - aka main character syndrome.…