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July 31, 2025 03 Mushroom Recap | The Murder Weapon
A dehydrator and death cap mushrooms are uncommon murder weapons. To use them in preparation for her guests' beef Wellington lunch, Erin Patterson needed to make a plan months before the day.
In Chapter Three of The Case of the Mushroom Lunch, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell wind back through each of the steps Erin Patterson is believed to have made in preparation for murdering her relatives.
18 min
July 30, 2025 02 Mushroom Recap | Who is Erin?
Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder with no known motive. Still, much has been made of the tensions that simmered with her estranged husband Simon Patterson, and frustrations with her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson.
In Chapter Two of The Case of the Mushroom Lunch, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell retrace Erin Patterson's key life events before she killed her in-laws: her early career, personality quirks, how she met Simon, and their troubled partnership as they raised two kids.
Editor's note (31/07/25): In this episode it is stated Simon Patterson's child support payments were $40 a week; they were $40 a month.
22 min
July 29, 2025 01 Mushroom Recap | The Lunch
It started with a homemade meal and ended in a triple murder trial. This is the first chapter in our limited series, retelling the tragic and bizarre case of the mushroom lunch, and its host, Erin Patterson.
In this series, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell draw together all the twists and turns of the unbelievable story over five episodes.
Chapter One returns to the day of the lunch, when four guests arrived at Erin Patterson's Leongatha home, oblivious to what would unfold next.
16 min
July 11, 202550 | Rachael, Kristian and Stocky tell you what they really think
We will never know exactly how the jury reached its guilty verdicts, but we can tell you why we think they did.
Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell are re-joined by court reporter Kristian Silva for this post-verdict analysis episode. Today, we outline the most damning evidence against Erin Patterson, the gaps and questions never dealt with in court, and we dig into our listeners' 'Legally Blonde' moments.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, and post-verdict analysis, Mushroom Case Daily is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police alleged that the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson said she was innocent.
This podcast follows every development of the trial as the accused triple murderer fights the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown are with producer Stephen Stockwell on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court.
Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily on the ABC listen app.
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
52 min
July 09, 202549 | The questions we couldn't answer — until now
If the jury didn't hear it, we couldn't talk about it. That's why for weeks we have left certain questions unanswered, even after getting them hundreds — sometimes thousands — of times.
Today Stocky and Rachael lift the lid on these topics for the first time: why manslaughter was not an optional charge, where Erin Patterson lived during the trial, whether a certain novel was found on her bookshelves, and much more.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police alleged that the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson said she was innocent.
This podcast follows every development of the trial as the accused triple murderer fights the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Reporters Kristian Silva and Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, and post-verdict analysis, Mushroom Case Daily is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
35 min
July 08, 202548 | Exhibits revealed: the evidence that swayed the jury
As Erin Patterson has spent her first night in prison a convicted murderer, the prosecution's exhibits from the trial have been released to the public.
In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell reveal the panicked triple-0 call from a doctor in Leongatha, and bring you reactions from the police and the community in Korumburra.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.
Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
20 min
July 07, 2025 47 | The jury returns its verdict for Erin Patterson's 'mushroom murders'
After more than 10 weeks, the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial has reached their verdict on the three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder.
Rachael Brown was in the room as the verdict was handed down. She tells Stephen Stockwell how this dramatic moment unfolded, and shares a statement provided to Mushroom Case Daily from Erin Patterson's close friend and supporter.
If you've got questions about the verdict that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.
Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/a-tragic-accident-or-ultimate-betrayal/105245906
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/what-happened-to-the-leftovers-our-friday-wrap/105276400
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/deathcaps-dna-and-drama/105303264
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/week-four-wrap/105330890
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/key-moments-in-the-case-so-far-week-three-wrap/105360478
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/explaining-erins-evidence-week-six-wrap/105387996
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/the-biggest-moments-of-erins-evidence-our-friday-wrap/105415288
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/kill-them-all-or-reconnect-our-friday-wrap-/105441452
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/judging-erins-lies-our-friday-wrap/105470888
25 min
July 04, 202546 | Behind the curtain: Our life in Morwell
When we landed in Morwell 10 weeks ago to make this podcast, we had no idea what was ahead — both inside the courtroom and outside.
Turns out a lot of you are curious about the experience of making this podcast, why we are so emotionally invested, and our observations of the community we've been embedded in.
In this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell give listeners a peek into their lives in Morwell, and a behind the scenes of making the pod.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.
Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
33 min
July 02, 202545 | The room where it happens: Jury questions answered
In a closed room in the Latrobe Valley Law Courts, 12 people are deciding if Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty of murder and attempted murder.
In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell answer your questions about the jury; how much they’re paid, the way they’ll approach deliberations, what support is available and how we’ll be told they have reached a verdict.
If you’ve got questions about the case that you’d like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.  
Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.  
Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she’s innocent.  
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.  
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.  
Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.  
To catch up on all the evidence from the case, go back and listen to all our Friday Wrap episodes:
A tragic accident or ultimate betrayal? Our Friday Wrap
What happened to the leftovers? Our Friday Wrap
Death caps, DNA and drama: Our Friday Wrap
Everything you need to know about Erin's messages: Our Friday Wrap
Key moments in the case so far: Our Friday Wrap
Explaining Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
The biggest moments of Erin's evidence: Our Friday Wrap
Kill them all, or reconnect? Our Friday Wrap
Judging Erin's lies: Our Friday Wrap
26 min
June 29, 2025 44 | The jury retires to consider its verdict
After nine weeks, the jury has retired to consider its verdict: whether Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty of murder and attempted murder.
In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the final instructions given to the jury, explain how they'll return their verdict and what happens while we wait.
If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to [email protected]
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It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.
Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.
Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.
Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.
From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.
Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.
28 min

About The Case Of

From the publisher's feed

A young couple goes missing then a cop is charged with murder. Shock waves run through Sydney's LGBTIQ community, casting a shadow over Mardi Gras. Now, the man accused of their murder will stand trial.

Prosecutors allege Beau Lamarre-Condon shot television presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and flight attendant Luke Davies, 29, using his service firearm at Jesse's Paddington home on February 19, 2024.

A week later, the two men's bodies were found in surf bags at a rural property near Goulburn, NSW.

The Crown is pursuing a domestic violence murder charge for both Jesse and Luke's deaths. Mr Lamarre-Condon will also fight a charge of aggravated break and enter, relating to an alleged incident at Jesse Baird’s Paddington home in 2023.

Legal affairs reporter Jamie McKinnell will join host Stephen Stockwell (the voice behind the Mushroom Case Daily podcast) to give you a front-row seat to the proceedings.

Together they'll recap witness statements, break down the lawyer speak and keep you across the key evidence throughout the trial.

The Case Of is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom for Australia's biggest trials, unpacking major trials recently heard in court and cases in the headlines. This podcast will explain how it all works and answer your questions along the way.

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8,000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention.

Additional seasons of The Case Of include:

The Case Of Alan Jones continues to follow the trial of former broadcast titan Alan Jones, accused of indecent assault and sexual touching relating to six complainants — all young men at the time of the alleged assaults.

The Airbnb Guest follows the trial of Timothy Loosemore, charged with murdering his host Maree Vermont, after a fire at her regional stone house property. Three juries were involved in this case, with one unable to reach a verdict.

Sharon's Disappearance follows the murder trial of her husband, 40 years after her disappearance in Perth. Full of bizarre twists and clues, the trial for Robert Fulton — now Raymond Reddington — covered life insurance claims, secret recordings, anonymous tip offs and real-life serial killers.

With no body or weapon, and mostly circumstantial evidence, the prosecution had a difficult task to prove this cold case to a jury.

Maree Crabtree follows the trial of Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree, who was accused of murdering two of her children, five years apart. She was tried and acquitted for Jonathan's murder, and later prosecutors dropped the murder charge relating to her daughter Erin's death.

The Two Intruders follows a cold case of Irma Palasics's murder. For decades, police hunted for the two intruders who robbed Palasics's Canberra home in 1999, leaving 72-year-old Irma Palasics dead, and her husband Gregor badly beaten.

Wheelie Bin Murder follows the trial of Sheree Glastonbury and three co-accused, including Sheree's current partner, Mark Murphy. Prosecutors allege Sheree Glastonbury overdosed her former partner Geoffrey McLean, then disposed of his torso in a wheelie bin.

Toyah's Murder, which follows the trial of 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh, charged for the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018.

Kumanjayi Walker, a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019.

Easey St Murders, which follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house.

Snowtown Parole, which follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings.

Romance Scam, which follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan.

Croc Wrangler, which follows the reality star and Northern Territory celebrity Matt Wright, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the investigation of a fatal helicopter crash.

Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025, as covered in the back-catalogue of this feed under the Mushroom Case Daily series.