Throughout Erin Patterson's trial, horrifying allegations emerged that the convicted murderer attempted to poison her estranged husband with various dishes, including cookies. The 50-year-old Australian woman is currently serving time for the deaths of her three relatives, following a toxic mushroom-laden beef Wellington served during a lunch gathering on July 29, 2023. While Patterson faced charges of attempted murder against her husband, Simon Patterson, these charges were inexplicably dropped just before the trial began.
Simon Patterson shared that he suspected a years-long campaign of poisoning through meals prepared by his ex-wife, claiming that he became seriously ill several times after consuming her food. The disastrous lunch not only took the lives of his relatives but also left him narrowly escaping death after pulling out of the gathering at the last minute. He recounted numerous hospital visits due to suspicious meals, leading him to record his concerns in a food diary and eventually remove his wife from his medical power of attorney.
The court heard that bizarre evidence linked Patterson to an unusual fascination with poisonous substances, including an erroneous post about a cat that she never owned. The jury also learned about her suspicious activities leading up to the fatal lunch, including a trip to a local dump where she might have disposed of evidence. Justice Christopher Beale scheduled a sentencing hearing for August 25, allowing those impacted by the case to voice their experiences.
Simon Patterson shared that he suspected a years-long campaign of poisoning through meals prepared by his ex-wife, claiming that he became seriously ill several times after consuming her food. The disastrous lunch not only took the lives of his relatives but also left him narrowly escaping death after pulling out of the gathering at the last minute. He recounted numerous hospital visits due to suspicious meals, leading him to record his concerns in a food diary and eventually remove his wife from his medical power of attorney.
The court heard that bizarre evidence linked Patterson to an unusual fascination with poisonous substances, including an erroneous post about a cat that she never owned. The jury also learned about her suspicious activities leading up to the fatal lunch, including a trip to a local dump where she might have disposed of evidence. Justice Christopher Beale scheduled a sentencing hearing for August 25, allowing those impacted by the case to voice their experiences.
