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As the jury departed for their last weekend at home before deliberations, Justice Christopher Beale gave specific instructions on how they should consider the lies Erin Patterson has told.

In our Friday Wrap, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain Justice Christopher Beale's directions to the jury — highlighting specific lies and alleged incriminating conduct — explain the next steps and answer your questions.

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.

As his charge to the jury ran through its third day, Justice Christopher Beale told the jury to specifically rule out one of the prosecution's arguments, relating to the leftovers she fed her children

In this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the points Justice Beale highlighted as he ran through a list of alleged incriminating conduct following the lunch in July 2023 and answer some of your questions.

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.

The jury in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was reminded of her behaviour after the lunch: what the prosecution alleges is incriminating conduct and the defence says was panic.

In today's episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain why Justice Beale said the jury — not the experts — decide what the facts are, and they reflect on how the behind-the-scenes legal arguments are still happening, even though the trial is almost over.

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.

Today Justice Christopher Beale instructed the jury on how to decide whether Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty.

 He laid out the principles of law, summarised the key evidence, and even provided the jurors with what's sure to be a very helpful chronology of all the evidence they've heard.

The Judge also explained what to make of Erin Patterson taking the stand, how to assess evidence from her children, and what to make of good character evidence.

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.

The sides in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial delivered their closing addresses this week, with one calling the lunch a sinister deception and the other a friendly family gathering.

In this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the key arguments from each side, share some reflections on the week and explain the next stages.

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.

In a final bid to the jury, Erin Patterson's defence barrister argued his client gave honest evidence and did not try to charm or persuade.

Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through Colin Mandy SC's key points as he wrapped up his closing address, and why he claims the jury should find Erin Patterson not guilty.

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.

Erin Patterson's defence team has told the jury not to confuse Erin Patterson's lies with the question of whether she is guilty of murder.

In the second day of Colin Mandy SC's closing address, he offered explanations for why Erin started to feel sick earlier than her lunch guests, and warned the jury not to use "hindsight reasoning" against Erin.

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.

Prosecutor Dr Nannette Rogers SC finished her closing address, telling the jury there was a final alleged deception by Erin Patterson: how she allegedly deceived the jury from the witness box. 

The defence then stepped up, with Colin Mandy SC presenting a type of anti-motive and arguing that Erin Patterson had plenty of reasons to not kill her lunch guests.  

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.

The prosecution has begun its closing address to the jury, outlining four key deceptions it says underpin Erin Patterson's guilt.

Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell recap these four alleged deceptions, and how the prosecution attacked Erin's evidence in the witness box, saying she made a "ridiculous and obvious lie".

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.

After eight days and hundreds of questions Erin Patterson has left the witness box, taking the jury a step closer to their deliberations

In today's episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the big moments of Erin's testimony, their reflections at the end of the evidence and share a surprising moment from the Latrobe Valley Law Courts.

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.