Mushroom Lunch Trial: Ex-Husband Testifies | JQJO

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for the murder of three relatives and attempted murder of another after a mushroom lunch. Her ex-husband, Simon Patterson, testified it was unusual for her to host gatherings. He was invited but declined the day before, feeling uncomfortable. The lunch, a beef wellington, contained death cap mushrooms. The prosecution alleges Patterson lied about the mushroom source and disposed of evidence. The defense claims she panicked after unintentionally poisoning her guests. Three guests died; one survived. The trial centers on whether the poisoning was intentional.