GUILTY Australia - 3 dead after eating wild mushrooms, Leongatha, Victoria, Aug 2023 *Arrest* #17

[Hercule Holmes]

Way back in mid May

IIRC at least one msm mentioned that the basis was an email had been sent to the general court email address.
[apologies I can't immediately find that source, maybe someone else can?]

Knowing what we know now (via the Daily Mail link), Judge Beale was very aware of what he was dealing with in terms of Erin's likely guilt (not how the jury would find, but in his own mind given the pre-trial stuff that was excluded).

You'd reckon he felt the juror had to go, to prevent the defence having it up their sleeve to use as grounds for an appeal down the track.

Beale knew he had to dot every i, and he certainly did that.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

how can you be sure that it was EP

She will be doing plenty of hiding in prison, as, like all prisons, there are codes of rules to follow amongst prisoners.

The fact that she has killed elderly people will put her at high risk with the other women prisoners

 

[HoneyBunOne]

She wasn't possibly asked, "DID you love your children?", was she?

The "still" would make sense then.

Or maybe she wasn't asked that, but that was what she thought she was asked?

That was a strange way to answer that.

Good point.
I went looking for answers and came across this, so you are correct:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1882861345882294

I'd likely answer in a similar manner.

 

[Lisa4]

Is this sarcasm? There really should be a sarcasm font.

How about an extra dessert or access to an additional book? Or how about just a "Well done, Erin". Or maybe just nothing. These are the rules and you follow them. Full stop. Period.

True.

Most are beyond redemption and I think Erin falls into that category IMO.

TBH I find the presence of that nice pool and court grating so was really trying to explain away and justify for myself 1. Why they'd even build them and 2. That the really nasty prisoners never get to use them.

 

[BreakingNews]

You've been very quiet since the verdict was announced. What are your thoughts? Do share.

Ive been away travelling in the mountains. As I have always said, I was viewing this case purely on the laws of our land. No preconceived ideas nor any emotional personal issues. The jury has done their job.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

NOTE ..This does contain some disturbing content​

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Erin Patterson: Dr Chris Webster reveals moment he knew mushroom​

cook was a ‘disturbed, sociopathic’ murderer​

The doctor who notified police about Erin Patterson has spoken for the first time since the guilty verdict, revealing the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a “disturbed sociopathic nut bag”.

Dr Chris Webster dialled triple zero in the morning of July 31, 2023, after Patterson discharged herself from Leongatha Hospital within five minutes of being there.

“It was time for the nurse to begin observations and I was managing the other critically unwell patients,” he said.

Heather Wilkinson’s last words to doctor​

Dr Webster vividly recalled the moments of that morning, telling The Age that he was managing the symptoms of the Wilkinsons, who were suffering from what first appeared to be regular food poisoning, until a frantic call came in from Dandenong Hospital.

<modsnip: Copyright violation of 100% of article>

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people

The doctor who alerted police to Erin Patterson has revealed the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut bag’.

thenightly.com.au

 

[Deleted member 367982]

She was planning on killing 5 at that lunch ..!

I'm sure her main regret, aside from getting caught, is that her main target, her estranged husband Simon, never showed up for his poisoned Wellington.

And was confident she would get away with it

She has traits of being a sociopath/psychopath

Both lack empathy and concern for others

But psychopaths are more likely to engage in violence without thought about its consequences or the harm it brings to others

Psychopaths often engage in criminal, cruel, or socially irresponsible behavior, including lying, stealing, or being violent or abusive toward others.

Because psychopaths have no empathy for a person’s needs or rights, they also feel no remorse, even when their actions harm others.

These combined traits and deficits mean that psychopaths are likely to engage in crime, violence, abusive behavior, and additional forms of cruel or dangerous behavior



My feeling is that she would have continued with the poisoning if she had been let off

Whether in drinks or food, to anyone who crossed her, including Simon.

I strongly feel she shows tendencies of being a psychopath (ASPD) because she showed no feelings of remorse when she deliberately planned and fed poisoned food to her guests. Nothing afterwards either, apart from some fake tears in her carport to a reporter.
I feel sorry for rats that I put poison out for in our house because it causes them to suffer a slow and horrible death. This lady did it to humans, watched them eat the poison and then knew about their suffering and eventual deaths afterwards and went to court a couple of years later and lied her head off.
I don't think she will voluntarily take part in any psychological assessment before her sentencing, so we'll never know if she's a psychopath or not.
It appears punishment by poisoning was EP's modus operandi and I also feel she would have continued if she wasn't locked up.

 

[dothetime]

I wonder why they can't have socks with grips.

Perhaps it makes it difficult to drag prisoners if they won't walk, or prevents gymnast-types from climbing walls!

 

[Camp Chair 2.0]

I just read she used to be an RSPCA worker! I hope she didn't hurt/poison/sabotage any animals in her care!

'She's no dope': Who is the host of Australia's most infamous lunch?

The world has met Erin Patterson as the murderous cook behind a mushroom meal that killed three relatives. But years before her courtroom infamy, the woman from Melbourne's suburbs divided opinions.

www.abc.net.au

Speaking from personal experience, I can attest to a well demonstrated pattern of narcissistic personalities infiltrating animal welfare organisations (domestic & wildlife) & the absolute rein of havoc they cause. It appeals to their ‘look at me, I’m a good person’ need & presents a perfect assembly of targets - usually good natured, caring people who can be manipulated & exploited easily. Truly abhorrent. Sadly, they often rise to the top too.

 

[Camp Chair 2.0]

I think it's more likely that prisoners take very poorly to other prisoners who kill children or the elderly. IMO

Have been thinking about this since the verdict.
With this knowledge in mind, Erin will now have to eat food others have prepared for presumably, much of her remaining life. Every single meal. Wondering.

 

[drsleuth]

Erin Patterson: A crime what she put them through - South Gippsland Sentinel Times

ONE of the heroes of the health response to the medical mayhem caused by Erin Patterson, when she poisoned her four lunch guests that day, was young, nightshift registrar at Dandenong Hospital, Dr Beth Morgan. Of course, they were all heroes in the...

www.sgst.com.au

Erin Patterson: A crime what she put them through Jul 08 2025


ONE of the heroes of the health response to the medical mayhem caused by Erin Patterson, when she poisoned her four lunch guests that day, Saturday, July 29, 2023, was young, nightshift registrar at Dandenong Hospital, Dr Beth Morgan.

Of course, they were all heroes in the days and weeks that followed.
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[Deleted member 363451]

I strongly feel she shows tendencies of being a psychopath (ASPD) because she showed no feelings of remorse when she deliberately planned and fed poisoned food to her guests. Nothing afterwards either, apart from some fake tears in her carport to a reporter.
I feel sorry for rats that I put poison out for in our house because it causes them to suffer a slow and horrible death. This lady did it to humans, watched them eat the poison and then knew about their suffering and eventual deaths afterwards and went to court a couple of years later and lied her head off.
I don't think she will voluntarily take part in any psychological assessment before her sentencing, so we'll never know if she's a psychopath or not.
It appears punishment by poisoning was EP's modus operandi and I also feel she would have continued if she wasn't locked up.

She has to be IMO.

 

[LinasK]

NOTE ..This does contain some disturbing content​

The doctor who notified police about Erin Patterson has spoken for the first time since the guilty verdict, revealing the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a “disturbed sociopathic nut bag”.

Dr Chris Webster dialled triple zero in the morning of July 31, 2023, after Patterson discharged herself from Leongatha Hospital within five minutes of being there.

“It was time for the nurse to begin observations and I was managing the other critically unwell patients,” he said.

Dr Webster vividly recalled the moments of that morning, telling The Age that he was managing the symptoms of the Wilkinsons, who were suffering from what first appeared to be regular food poisoning, until a frantic call came in from Dandenong Hospital.

<modsnip: Copyright violation of 100% of article>

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people​

The doctor who alerted police to Erin Patterson has revealed the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut bag’.

thenightly.com.au

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people

The doctor who alerted police to Erin Patterson has revealed the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut bag’.

thenightly.com.au

Thank God this doctor was immediately onto her! He wasn't buying her story that the toxins were from Woolworth's mushrooms.

 

[LinasK]

I strongly feel she shows tendencies of being a psychopath (ASPD) because she showed no feelings of remorse when she deliberately planned and fed poisoned food to her guests. Nothing afterwards either, apart from some fake tears in her carport to a reporter.
I feel sorry for rats that I put poison out for in our house because it causes them to suffer a slow and horrible death. This lady did it to humans, watched them eat the poison and then knew about their suffering and eventual deaths afterwards and went to court a couple of years later and lied her head off.
I don't think she will voluntarily take part in any psychological assessment before her sentencing, so we'll never know if she's a psychopath or not.
It appears punishment by poisoning was EP's modus operandi and I also feel she would have continued if she wasn't locked up.

And no concern for the sick and dying relatives in the hospital.

 

[drsleuth]

Never before seen photos of mushroom killer revealed

Never before seen photos of Erin Patterson have been released, depicting the convicted triple murderer in the back of a prison transport vehicle.

thenightly.com.au

Tonight at 8.40pm on Seven and 7plus, Michael Usher presents a 7NEWS mushroom trial special, featuring in-depth analysis, commentary and all the fallout from the case that has captured international attention.

 

[Deleted member 363451]

I'm surprised the Dr put this out to the media? But wowsers!!!!!!!

I know. Very interesting though.

 

[drsleuth]

I'm surprised the Dr put this out to the media? But wowsers!!!!!!!

He clearly takes no BS

 

[Scooby-Doo]

I'm surprised the Dr put this out to the media? But wowsers!!!!!!!

They are only human, and they get angry as well.

It wouldn't have been published while the trial was still in progress

There will be a lot that comes out now

 

[LinasK]

He clearly takes no BS

Apparently they warned her before she left the hospital against medical advice (AMA) that she was potentially exposed to deadly toxins from DC mushrooms. If you really thought that you'd been accidentally poisoned, would you be leaving the hospital to feed your sheep and pack your daughter's ballet bag??? Especially when Simon could do those things. She KNEW that she was safe, She ate a non-poisoned portion.

 

[Lisa4]

3, 7 or 9 seconds is the right amount of time it takes to flush a toilet. Bye bye, Whatever It Was.

JMO

Do all toilets in petrol stations have a sanitary bin, maybe Whatever It Was went in there?