The Mushroom Murder Trial begins this week in Morwell, Victoria, with the accused Erin Patterson pleading not guilty to allegedly murdering her former in-laws and Gail's sister after a calamitous lunch at her home in July 2023. 

The Department of Public Prosecutions has discontinued three attempted murder charges against Erin Patterson concerning her estranged husband, with the jury empaneled and opening addresses scheduled for Wednesday.

The mushroom murder Trial is being held in Morwell, Victoria, about 152 kilometres from Melbourne. Erin Patterson accused of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson. She is also facing an attempted murder charge of Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson, who survived.

The Prosecution is led by Nanette Rogers and Erin Patterson’s defence defence by Barrister Colin Mandy.

Justice Christopher Beale presiding over the case, which has created media interest with hotels fully booked across Morwell. Local community welcoming the influx of journalists, bloggers and podcasters.

A Daily ballot determines media access to limited courtroom space to the mushroom murder trial proceedings.

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