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Australian Mushroom Murder Trial: Patterson Testifies About Serving Meal to Her Children

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Australian Mushroom Murder Trial: Patterson Testifies About Serving Meal to Her Children
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JUN 11
Above: A generic photo of death cap mushrooms. Image copyright: De Agostini/Contributor/De Agostini via Getty Images
story last updated JUN 11

The Spin

Narrative A

Patterson's inconsistent testimony — denying knowledge of death cap mushrooms despite internet searches, contradicting hospital staff about her visit, and disputing plate usage — undermines her credibility. Coupled with physical evidence of poisoned Wellingtons, her shifting story points strongly toward guilt.

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Narrative B

While it may seem Patterson is done for in this trial, it's important to remember that she apparently fed herself and her children the same meal. A jury might be swayed by this, seeing it as evidence of a tragic accident rather than intent, especially since she also ate the beef Wellington and fell ill.

ABC

Articles on this story

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