Mushroom trial: 'Probably impossible' to buy death cap mushrooms, says expert witness

The operations manager of a local tip handed footage to police allegedly showing Erin Patterson dumping her dehydrator in an e-waste bin. 

24 April 2025; In a quiet town, the mystery of a deadly meal unfolds, leaving a trail of grief and unanswered questions. Family photos and ominous mushrooms paint a chilling picture of the tragedy that struck at the heart of Leongatha. As the investigation continues, the community grapples with the unsettling silence surrounding the case. Sources: iStock and Supplied. Artwork by Frank Ling. Ratio 16:9. For DIGITAL.

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