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The episode details the Leongatha mushroom murders, a shocking criminal case in rural Victoria, Australia. It chronicles how Erin Patterson poisoned three relatives and attempted to murder a fourth with death cap mushrooms during a family lunch in July 2023. The article explores the events leading up to the fatal meal, the ensuing police investigation, and Patterson's eventual conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder following a high-profile trial. It also touches upon the broader implications of the case, including warnings about foraging and the public's fascination with true crime.
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The episode details the Leongatha mushroom murders, a shocking criminal case in rural Victoria, Australia. It chronicles how Erin Patterson poisoned three relatives and attempted to murder a fourth with death cap mushrooms during a family lunch in July 2023. The article explores the events leading up to the fatal meal, the ensuing police investigation, and Patterson's eventual conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder following a high-profile trial. It also touches upon the broader implications of the case, including warnings about foraging and the public's fascination with true crime.
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