Judge’s hint to mushroom trial jury
Jurors in the triple-murder trial of alleged death cap poisoner Erin Patterson have been given a hint as to the hearing’s progress.
Courts & Law
Photographer dies after alleged street attack
A Melbourne man has died days after an alleged assault involving a former high court detainee, prompting police to review charges.
Major step in mushroom case looms
A jury will soon be tasked with deciding if Erin Patterson is a calculating killer or an unfortunate poisoner as the triple-murder trial enters its final stages.
Mushroom murder case ‘convoluted’: court
Lawyers acting for alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson urged the jury to find her not guilty of all charges, labelling the prosecution case “convoluted”.
‘Total speculation’: Mushroom theory rubbished
Claims alleged poisoner Erin Patterson sought out death cap mushrooms months ahead of a lunch with her in-laws have been rubbished by her defence as “total speculation”.
Extra time for criminals who boast online
Criminals who boast about their crimes online will serve extra time under new laws being introduced in Victoria.
Alleged poisoner had ‘anti-motive’: defence
Lawyers acting for alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson have told the jury the case against her is flawed and she had no motive to want her loved ones dead.
‘Ridiculous’: Crown alleges Erin lied to jury
Prosecutors in the trial of alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson alleged she made up an “obvious and ridiculous” lie while in the witness box.
Mushroom cook’s lies exposed in court
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson spent eight days in the witness box at her triple murder trial, sharing new details on her life, her marriage and the beef wellington lunch.
Update for teen’s alleged killer
Two men who are alleged to have been involved in the killing of Melbourne teen Isla Bell will learn more about their case later this year.
Caravan maker speaks out over ACCC lawsuit
An iconic Australian company is being sued over claims its products can tackle the rugged outback.
Mushroom cook grilled on sixth dish
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has been quizzed on why she made a sixth beef wellington when she was hosting four guests for lunch.
Cook denies she ‘made up’ foraging claim
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson has denied claims her interest in foraging for mushrooms was “a story you made up for this jury”, her trial has been told.
Mushroom cook denies feigning illness: court
Erin Patterson has denied she deliberately feigned being sick to avoid suspicion of poisoning her guests, her triple-murder trial has heard.
Key revelations from mushroom cook’s testimony
The woman at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has had the opportunity to tell her own story this week. Here are four key takeaways.
Erin’s answer to death cap question
Pressed on whether she had an interest in death cap mushrooms, alleged poisoner Erin Patterson pushed back, saying “it depends on what you mean by interest”, her trial has heard.
Mushroom cook denies cancer claim at lunch
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson denies she told her lunch guests she had a cancer diagnosis and wanted advice on how to break it to her children, the jury has heard.
‘Blame me’: Mushroom cook’s revelation
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has revealed the moment when she began to suspect she may have foraged the death cap mushrooms involved in the lunch.
‘Yes I do’: Erin’s call on deadly mushrooms
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been asked point blank by her lawyer where the mushrooms used in her beef wellington lunch came from.
Major development in mushroom cook trial
The woman at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has taken to the witness box at her triple-murder trial.
Mushroom cook takes the stand
The woman at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has taken to the witness box at her triple-murder trial.
What Erin Patterson said after deaths: Court
Just hours after she was told her husband’s mother and aunt died following a meal she hosted, Erin Patterson sat down with detectives for a interview. Here’s what she said.
‘Best mother-in-law’: Erin’s messages aired
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson sent a Mother’s Day message “to the best mother-in-law anyone can ask for”, her triple-murder trial has been told.
Woman arrested after alleged stabbing spree
A woman has been charged following an alleged stabbing spree in Victoria which left four men hospitalised.
Big claim on mushroom cook’s missing phone
A black object spotted in a video taken inside alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson’s home could be her missing phone, the jury in her trial has been told.
Pub dinner order aired in mushroom trial
A $75 “family pack” online order from a nearby pub was placed just half an hour after the same computer visited a website hosting death cap mushroom sightings, Erin Patterson’s trial has been told.
‘I love them’: Mushroom cook’s interview played
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson told detectives she wanted to find out what happened to her loved ones, because they were “the only family I’ve got”, the jury has heard.
Expletive-laden messages in mushroom trial
Facebook messages, images and online searches were uncovered on devices taken from alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson’s home, her trial has been told.
Cook’s ‘explosive diarrhoea’ after lunch: court
Erin Patterson told a public health official she had “explosive diarrhoea” after a lunch she is alleged to have poisoned with death cap mushrooms, a court has been told.
Reason behind shopping centre lockdown
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after 10 people were allegedly involved in a fight that plunged a busy shopping centre into lockdown.
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