Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial jury hears prosecution case over alleged poisoningsBy court reporter Kristian Silva and staffTopic:Courts2h ago2 hours agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 2:16amErin Patterson has always maintained her innocence of the murder and attempted murder charges. (AAP Image: James Ross )abc.net.au/news/erin-patterson-mushroom-murder-trial-lunch-poison-supreme-court/105232392Link copiedShareShare articleThe jury in the Erin Patterson murder trial has been told the accused killer served fatal meals to guests at her home on different coloured plates to the one she served to herself.Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has opened the case for the prosecution at the Latrobe Valley Law Courts.Prosecutors are outlining their case against Erin Patterson, who stands accused of using a poisoned meal to murder three relatives.Follow all the updates in our live blog.Don and Gail Patterson, the parents of Ms Patterson's estranged husband, fell ill and never recovered after attending the gathering at a home in Leongatha, about 135 kilometres from Melbourne.Gail Patterson's sister Heather Wilkinson also died, although her husband Ian Wilkinson pulled through after a long stint in hospital.Ms Patterson, who has been charged with three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, has always maintained her innocence.Barrister Nanette Rogers SC is the lead crown prosecutor in the case. (AAP: James Ross)Prosecutors allege the four guests were served individual beef Wellingtons which contained deadly amanita mushrooms.Opening the case against Ms Patterson, Dr Rogers told the court Mr Wilkinson recounted the guests being served their meals on grey-coloured plates, while Ms Patterson served herself a meal on an orange-coloured plate.The court heard Ms Patterson had invited the four guests to her Leongatha home, along with her estranged husband Simon Patterson.Mr Patterson declined the invitation and did not attend.At the lunch, Ms Patterson told her guests that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was seeking advice about whether to tell her children about the diagnosis, Ms Rogers said.The Patterson's children were seeing a movie at Leongatha and were not present at the lunch, the jury heard.Ms Rogers also told the jury Erin Patterson was a member of a Facebook group dedicated to discussing the Keli Lane murder case and other true crime stories.Other charges against Ms Patterson droppedThe Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped three other attempted murder charges against Ms Patterson.Those charges related to alleged attempts to kill Ms Patterson's estranged husband, Simon Patterson.It is nearly two years since three people died after eating the beef Wellington dish.The case, which has attracted global media attention, is set to run for up to six weeks.Posted 2h ago2 hours agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 2:16amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesPM addresses National Press Club ahead of campaigning blitzLIVEPhoto shows Anthony Albanese holds hands with his fiancee as they smile and walk into a rally.Inflation 'clears way' for RBA interest rate cut in MayLIVEPhoto shows RBA buildingHeadline inflation stable at 2.4pc while RBA's preferred measure drops within targetTopic:InflationPhoto shows Cash money in a purse with a calculator, tea towel, list of bills on a notepad and a penThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he will have seat at tableTopic:Political Parties and MovementsPhoto shows shac tealRelated storiesErin Patterson served guests deadly meals on different coloured plates to her own, jury hearsLIVEPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtRelated topicsCourtsHomicideKorumburraLeongathaMorwellTop StoriesPM addresses National Press Club ahead of campaigning blitzTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese holds hands with his fiancee as they smile and walk into a rally.Inflation 'clears way' for RBA interest rate cut in MayTopic:Stock MarketHeadline inflation stable at 2.4pc while RBA's preferred measure drops within targetTopic:InflationThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he will have seat at tableTopic:Political Parties and MovementsJust InWatchdog finds pressure on pilots a factor in plane's highway crashTopic:Air Incidents3m ago3 minutes agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 4:13amMore than 4 million Australians have already voted. Major political parties are taking noteTopic:Voting7m ago7 minutes agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 4:09amSaints coach 'absolutely filthy' about rookie's suspension, takes aim at VFLTopic:AFL9m ago9 minutes agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 4:07amDozens of dead birds found by river in case of suspected poisoningTopic:Birds15m ago15 minutes agoWed 30 Apr 2025 at 4:02amMore Just InBack to top