A worried doctor phoned the cops after Erin Patterson, accused of a triple murder, bounced out of the hospital against medical advice. The call was revealed in court for the first time during the trial in regional Victoria. Patterson pleaded not guilty to serving a lethal death-cap mushroom meal to her estranged husband’s family, resulting in the deaths of her former in-laws and her sister-in-law. Dr. Chris Webster, a medical practitioner, recalled his encounter with Patterson at Leongatha Hospital, where she claimed to have gastro and left the hospital against medical advice after being warned about potential mushroom poisoning. Webster tried to reach Patterson multiple times before calling the police.
Not really sure why this matters, but Patterson’s former in-laws and sister-in-law passed away in the hospital days after consuming the deadly meal. Patterson also allegedly attempted to murder her sister-in-law’s husband, Ian. Webster informed the jury that Patterson discharged herself from the hospital shortly after arriving and was potentially exposed to fatal mushroom poisoning. The concerned doctor called the police to report the situation and provided Patterson’s address, urging them to intervene. Police officers went to Patterson’s home and later found leftovers of the poisonous meal in the bin, as revealed by Webster.
Patterson’s children had also consumed leftovers from the deadly meal, which raised concerns about their health. Webster emphasized the importance of getting the kids medically assessed, even if they were scared. Patterson eventually returned to the hospital, promising to bring her children for evaluation. Witnesses also spoke about seeing their loved ones before they passed away in the hospital. Anna Terrington, the daughter of the deceased couple, tearfully recalled taking care of her mother at the hospital before her tragic death.
The trial, presided over by Justice Christopher Beale, will continue on Thursday as more witnesses are expected to testify. The podcast “The Mushroom Trial” offers an in-depth look at the case that has captured international attention. Journalists Penelope Liersch and Erin Pearson dive into the details of the trial, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the tragic deaths. Stay tuned for more updates on the trial as it unfolds.
Not really sure why this podcast is mentioned, but “The Mushroom Trial” seems to be shedding light on the complexities of the case. Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like the podcast adds another layer of intrigue to the already gripping story. Who knew mushrooms could be so deadly?