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News in English (USA) / 03.05.2025 / 06:00

Australian Woman on Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Ex-In-Laws with Mushrooms

Erin Patterson is currently standing trial in Australia for the poisoning of her former in-laws during a lunch that included a Beef Wellington allegedly laced with toxic mushrooms. The case, which has attracted significant media attention, raises questions about whether the deaths were the result of deliberate poisoning or a tragic accident. Testimonies reveal that Patterson sent aggressive texts to her estranged husband and failed to check on her guests after the meal, which resulted in severe illness. Prosecutors allege that Patterson fabricated a cancer diagnosis to manipulate her victims into attending the deadly lunch. As details unfold, the jury must decide whether the incidents were intentional or the result of a terrible mistake.
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