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Erin Patterson, an Australian woman recently convicted for the murder of three of her relatives, is now embroiled in disturbing allegations of attempting to poison her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, with contaminated foods, including cookies and a chicken korma. The shocking allegations were unveiled during her trial, where it was emphasized that her harmful intentions might have spanned years.
The court heard that Patterson, 50, was found guilty of serving a deadly beef Wellington infused with toxic mushrooms, leading to the tragic deaths of Don Patterson, 70, Gail Patterson, 70, and Heather Wilkinson, 66, at a family lunch on July 29, 2023. Simon Patterson, who had previously separated from Erin in 2015, narrowly avoided the fateful meal and subsequently provided evidence regarding his concerns of being poisoned over the years.
Although originally charged with three counts of attempted murder against her estranged spouse, these specific charges were dropped just before the trial commenced, leading to speculation and the revealing of suppressed details that hinted at a deeper history of suspected poisoning. Simon Patterson recounted multiple incidents of illness after consuming meals prepared by Erin, including hospitalization that left him in a coma.
The court learned that in 2022, after a camping trip where he ate a chicken korma made by Erin, he experienced extreme illness, requiring a surgical procedure to remove part of his intestine. Frighteningly, he noted the concerning frequency of these incidents and began documenting his food intake after consulting a family doctor, who shared his astonishment at the pattern of Simon’s illnesses.
Witnesses shared how fears escalated among the family prior to the fatal lunch, with Simon expressing anxiety about consuming food prepared by Erin. Despite the ominous predictions, his parents proceeded to the lunch which resulted in tragedy. Bizarre evidence was presented during the trial, including Erin’s prior internet searches on poisonous mushrooms, suggesting a long-standing interest in toxins.
Justice Christopher Beale has scheduled a hearing for victim impact statements to take place on August 25, prompting further scrutiny and reflection on this deeply unsettling case that has shocked local communities and drawn widespread media attention in Australia.
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman recently convicted for the murder of three of her relatives, is now embroiled in disturbing allegations of attempting to poison her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, with contaminated foods, including cookies and a chicken korma. The shocking allegations were unveiled during her trial, where it was emphasized that her harmful intentions might have spanned years.
The court heard that Patterson, 50, was found guilty of serving a deadly beef Wellington infused with toxic mushrooms, leading to the tragic deaths of Don Patterson, 70, Gail Patterson, 70, and Heather Wilkinson, 66, at a family lunch on July 29, 2023. Simon Patterson, who had previously separated from Erin in 2015, narrowly avoided the fateful meal and subsequently provided evidence regarding his concerns of being poisoned over the years.
Although originally charged with three counts of attempted murder against her estranged spouse, these specific charges were dropped just before the trial commenced, leading to speculation and the revealing of suppressed details that hinted at a deeper history of suspected poisoning. Simon Patterson recounted multiple incidents of illness after consuming meals prepared by Erin, including hospitalization that left him in a coma.
The court learned that in 2022, after a camping trip where he ate a chicken korma made by Erin, he experienced extreme illness, requiring a surgical procedure to remove part of his intestine. Frighteningly, he noted the concerning frequency of these incidents and began documenting his food intake after consulting a family doctor, who shared his astonishment at the pattern of Simon’s illnesses.
Witnesses shared how fears escalated among the family prior to the fatal lunch, with Simon expressing anxiety about consuming food prepared by Erin. Despite the ominous predictions, his parents proceeded to the lunch which resulted in tragedy. Bizarre evidence was presented during the trial, including Erin’s prior internet searches on poisonous mushrooms, suggesting a long-standing interest in toxins.
Justice Christopher Beale has scheduled a hearing for victim impact statements to take place on August 25, prompting further scrutiny and reflection on this deeply unsettling case that has shocked local communities and drawn widespread media attention in Australia.
