Australian woman guilty of murdering relatives with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington - ABC News
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, has been found guilty of murdering three relatives with deadly poisonous mushrooms. The shocking case unfolded after the family consumed a beef Wellington containing Amanita phalloides, also known as death caps, at a lunch in Leongatha, Victoria, last year.
Prosecutors proved Patterson deliberately laced the meal, causing severe illness and ultimately the deaths of her mother, sister, and brother-in-law. The jury deliberated for a week before reaching the verdict.
This unprecedented case has captivated Australia, highlighting the dangers of foraging for wild mushrooms and raising questions about the motivations behind this tragic act. Patterson faces a lengthy prison sentence.