Simon Patterson, the estranged husband of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson, has told a jury he was “intrigued” that she failed to ask him a particular question after the fateful lunch.
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson — described as a “super sleuth” when it came to research — told her friends she hid powdered mushrooms in food she cooked and “the kids had no idea”, a jury has heard.
Ian Wilkinson, a church pastor, was polite as he gave evidence about what unfolded the day he and his wife, and in-laws, had lunch at Erin Patterson’s house.
For the first time, the jury has heard from the medical staff who treated Erin Patterson’s lunch guests and witnessed their pain in the days before they died. FOLLOW LIVE
Three teenage girls on bail have been charged after they allegedly robbed five stores before smashing a bottle over the head of an innocent shopper in Melbourne’s southeast.
A woman who died after being hit by a car while allegedly trying to break up an altercation has been remembered as a big-hearted friend who wasn’t afraid to help others.
Accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson was disappointed her estranged husband turned down her invitation to the fateful lunch, telling him she “spent a small fortune on beef eye fillet”, a jury heard.
A Melbourne magistrate was “staggered” police were not pushing for a tougher penalty for a teen involved in a wild crime spree and says the boy was old enough to know better.
Two more men have been charged over an alleged stabbing that claimed the life of a father of six on Chapel Street on Easter Sunday.
Simon, the estranged husband of mushroom cook Erin Patterson, has told the jury about the moment he turned down an invite to the lunch which ended up killing three members of his family. Here’s your recap of the day’s evidence.
The 92-year-old victim of a horrendous daylight assault in Williamstown says she woke surrounded by police, ambos and good Samaritans, as the man accused of the crime told a magistrate to “f**k off”.
Eager patrons ready to be first through the door at South Melbourne’s “purpose built” swingers club can expect a literal shock — among a range of other unique sensations.
There are fears Sydney’s ‘acai wars’ may have crossed the border after nine separate fires at Melbourne dessert bars, with the latest blaze destroying a popular Springvale business on Wednesday.
Missing Kinglake resident Rodney McKenzie was last seen by a friend in March 2023. His wallet and phone was found at his unlocked home. Police now say they believe the 71-year-old was murdered.
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