Australia - 3 dead after eating wild mushrooms, Leongatha, Victoria, Aug 2023 #7 *Arrest*

[TootsieFootsie]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/hotels-booked-out-ahead-of-accused-mushroom-cook-killer-erin-pattersons-trial-in-morwell/news-story/a5dc624797a373f62a15c4dd82661b19?amp

Hotels booked out ahead of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson’s trial in Morwell​

Behind a paywall, I think. Posting it here for those who subscribe.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Not long to go now.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Mushroom Case Daily with Kristian Silva - ABC listen

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...

www.abc.net.au

Once the proceedings begin, this podcast will bring you all the key updates from the case involving accused triple murderer, Erin Patterson, and an allegedly poisonous mushroom lunch. If and when the case proceeds to a full trial, we'll cover it daily.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I'm actually disappointed in the Mushroom Case Daily one.
I don't think they have real time updates.

It's more likely to be news that follow in real time rather than podcasts

Re news, I hope some have a live update page following the case once it gets going.

 

[Karin1974]

I've made up my mind to never eat a wild picked mushroom again, even if they look like ok ones.
Or even if someone assures me they're ok.

IMO - I’m wound tight ha ha & would NEVER try any wild mushroom. MOO

 

[Detechtive]

So if jury empanelment is Tuesday, what will they be doing today? I thought the pre-trial hearings were already complete?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Erin Patterson's Murder Trial Begins​

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Daily Hearing List​

28 April 2025​

Time	Case number	Location	Matter	Hearing
10:30 AM	S ECR 2024 0100	Sitting at Morwell	R v. Erin PATTERSON	Trial

Justice Beale

Daily Hearing List

The Daily Hearing List includes all matters scheduled to be heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria each day with times and courtrooms. It is available from 3:40pm, Monday to Friday, for the next sitting day with updates every 15 minutes until 6:30pm. It is updated again at 8:30am, 9:00am and...

www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au

 

[Kemug]

The three of them died at Heidelberg hospital in Melbourne? That's where one of my grandsons was born!

 

[Marg944]

How Erin Patterson's murder trial over alleged mushroom killings will be run​

“The highly anticipated triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson is set to get under way on Tuesday, with a jury to be chosen for the case.”

How will the trial work?​

“On Tuesday, Ms Patterson will be asked in front of the jury pool how she wishes to plead to the charges of murder and attempted murder.

The trial will proceed if she enters a not guilty plea, as expected.

A group of 14 or 15 jurors will be chosen from the large pool. However their numbers will be cut to a final 12 who will deliver verdicts at the end of the trial.”


“Due to space constraints, only six reporters will be allocated seats each day and will have to enter a ballot. Other journalists and media professionals will watch proceedings from an overflow room in the court building.

The case will not be publicly live-streamed.

News outlets will be allowed to report on the trial, provided the reports are based on what the jury has seen and heard.

The ABC intends to cover the trial on its online, television, radio and social media platforms, and on the Mushroom Case Daily podcast.”

The key details ahead of Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial

The triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson over an allegedly poisonous mushroom meal starts on Tuesday in the regional Victorian town of Morwell.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Rumination1]

I hope there is a resolution soon

Wonder how her kids are going

 

[SouthAussie]

Podcast ... they had just returned from today's court hearing. The court was ironing out the last minute pretrial details today (quite normal) before jury selection starts tomorrow.

There is a larger than usual media presence at the court. The court has set up an overflow room in Morwell and an overflow room in Melbourne to accommodate the media.

Erin was there in person today.

Jury will be drawn from the Morwell area.

There is no public feed for this trial.

‘Mushroom murder’ trial poised to begin - ABC listen

The murder trial of Erin Patterson starts this week. Kristian and Stocky break down the week ahead and what to expect in the courtroom.

www.abc.net.au

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Just came in to post the same one that South has just posted.

The Mushroom Case Daily Podcast
The video is 7 mins 42 seconds and is more informative than I would have thought,

So I will bookmark and follow it.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Erin Patterson was in court like I'd thought she would be.

 

[Bats]

Erin Patterson's Murder Trial Begins​

A small error in this article.

As @Marg944 has outlined above, there will be 15 jurors empanelled, as I understand. Not 12 as the article states.

It will be reduced to 12 when they start deliberating

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Jury selected in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial

The murder trial of Erin Patterson over an allegedly poisonous mushroom meal has commenced, nearly two years on from when three people died after eating a beef Wellington.

www.abc.net.au

On Tuesday, a jury is expected to be chosen for the trial of Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder over the fatal July 2023 lunch.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

It's all a bit underwhelming.

I thought at least there would be video of lawyers etc entering the court and vision of Ms Patterson arriving.
Plus the potential jurors and the media.

Did everyone arrive by secret entrances.
I don't think I've ever seen the beginning of a trial, where no one was seen, even on the day of selecting jurors.

 

[PingTheRouter]

today is no access, it'll be slow

Tomorrow will be the big day,, ill be there for opening tomorrow and rest of the week

ill give you some updates, the rest will be on my channel ,its a rush to get from court at 4:15 to my hotel and get the stream up, ill also be doing live updates on Websleuths youtube channel at lunch

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Yes everyone has to be very careful in our posting, and only follow reputable sources.

 

[Detechtive]

It's all a bit underwhelming.

I thought at least there would be video of lawyers etc entering the court and vision of Ms Patterson arriving.
Plus the potential jurors and the media.

Did everyone arrive by secret entrances.
I don't think I've ever seen the beginning of a trial, where no one was seen, even on the day of selecting jurors.

Media aren't allowed there when they're empanelling the jury, I believe.