The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

The Mushroom Murderer: Erin Patterson’s Deadly Family Lunch and the Trial that Shocked the World.


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In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the Mushroom Murders the shocking case of Erin Patterson and the deadly family lunch poisoned with death cap mushrooms. Three relatives died, one barely survived, and the trial revealed her deep web of lies. This episode has it all, deception, courtroom drama and of course that imfamous poisoned Beef Wellington. Join us as we uncover how this bizarre story became Australia’s most infamous mushroom murder trial.

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

  • Inside the Family Lunch That Killed Three (2025) — Youtube
  • Leongatha Mushroom Murders — Wikipedia
  • Key Facts in Australia’s Mushroom Murder Trial — Reuters
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