A family lunch in July 2023. Three lives lost. One attempted murder charge. One person on trial. 

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast is launching coverage of Erin Patterson's case as proceedings begin today (April 28)  in Victoria, Australia.

• Erin Trudi Patterson faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge following deaths after the 29 July 2023 lunch. The 50-year-old is pleading not guilty to all charges.

• The Supreme Court of Victoria: Mushroom Murder Trial is taking place at La Trobe Magistrates Court in Morwell, 152km east of Melbourne.

•  Mum-of-two Erin Patterson is pleading not guilty to all charges related to the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson, Heather Wilkinson, and attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson.

• Esteemed  barrister Colin Mandy SC representing Erin Patterson, while Jane Warren lead the prosecution through the pre-trial process

• Australian legal system requires strict reporting guidelines to prevent prejudicing the trial.

• Coverage of the Erin Patterson hearings will focus on fair and factual reporting of proceedings as they unfold.

The Mushroom Murder Trial Podcast will be reporting this week from Morwell and the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne.

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