Australia Mushroom Murder Trial: Patterson Testifies | JQJO

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial in Australia for allegedly killing three of her in-laws with death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington. She testified that she didn't intentionally poison them, but admitted to lying about details like a cancer diagnosis, mushroom foraging, and disposing of a food dehydrator. Patterson claims she only realized the possibility of contaminated mushrooms days later, after her relatives fell ill. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting she may have calculated a lethal dose. The trial is ongoing, with the judge stating deliberations could take considerable time.