Erin Patterson was charged with murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to her ex-husband Simon Patterson’s family members. Gail Patterson, Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson all died, and Ian Wilkinson was left fighting for life
A fatal lunch in a Victorian town that left three people dead and one person fighting for his life has captivated curiosity across the world.
Simon was not present at the mushroom lunch. But four of the five attempted murder charges relate to separate incidents in which police allege Simon became ill after meals. Three of those were between 2021 and 2022. The fourth attempted murder charge related to the day of the fatal lunch.Gail Patterson, 70, was Simon’s mum. Gail died the day before her husband, Don, on 4 August, six days after the lunch.
Police will allege in court that Gail, and the two others who died, had symptoms consistent with eating death cap mushrooms, which are responsible for 90% of mushroom-related deaths. A single bite can be deadly, with symptoms occurring six to 24 hours after eating.Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersDon Patterson, 70, was Simon’s dad and Gail’s husband.
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