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Mushroom cook trial live updates: Messages reveal Erin Patterson's 'hurt' at lack of birthday party invitation

The jury has been shown a messaging exchange in which Erin Patterson became very upset after believing she was not invited to Gail Patterson's 70th birthday party; as estranged husband Simon continues to give evidence.

Simon Patterson arrives at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Simon Patterson arrives at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Welcome to day three of the trial of Victorian woman Erin Patterson, accused of killing three people with a meal laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms.

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