Mushroom Murders: A Chilling Tale of Betrayal and Poison

Erin Patterson is on trial for the murder of three family members and the attempted murder of a fourth with a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms. Her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, testified about their strained relationship. The defense claims the deaths were a tragic accident.

The case concerning Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three family members through a lethal mushroom-laced meal, has captivated audiences both in Australia and globally.

Erin, 50, is charged with the deaths of her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and her mother-in-law's sister. She allegedly used death cap mushrooms in a dish she served at her home in Leongatha.

Her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, recounted their relationship's decline, which he believes contributed to the tragic incident. Erin maintains her innocence, describing the event as a 'terrible accident.'

(With inputs from agencies.)