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The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace

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Erin Patterson
Death Cap Mushrooms
Victoria
Latrobe Valley
Homicide Investigation
The Mushroom Murder Trial
Simon Patterson
Mushroom Poisoning
Dandenong Hospital
Gippsland
The Age
Nine News
Ian Wilkinson
Leongatha
Mushroom Toxicity
Mushroom Toxins
Juror 84
Trial
Forensic Toxicology
Digital Forensics

The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace follows the case of Erin Patterson as she stands accused of murdering three guests who attended a lunch at her property in the Latrobe Valley in 2023. She denies all charges.

Co-hosted by Nine reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson, this podcast brings to life a trial that has grabbed global headlines.

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Latest Episodes

Even if you think you know this case, you’re about to find out more. Join Penny and Erin as they sit down with documentary director Gil Marsden ahead of the Stan launch of Revealed - Death Cap Murders.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars, with a minimum term of 33 years. She’ll be in her early eighties before she’s eligible for parole for the ‘horrendous’ crimes.

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The prosecution calls for Erin Patterson to be handed a life sentence, without the possibility of parole. The court is also given a rare insight into the killer’s life in a maximum security prison cell, including the personal items she keeps.

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The only survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch says he forgives the woman who tried to kill him, pastor Ian Wilkinson telling the court ‘now I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim, and she has become the victim of my kindness’. Speaking through tears... more

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Recent Guests

Gil Marsden
Emmy-nominated director
Stan
Episode: Sneak peek into ‘Death Cap Murders’
Jane Warren
Prosecutor arguing against parole for Erin Patterson
Episode: Inside the prison cell
Jennifer Hosking
A representative from Corrections Victoria
Corrections Victoria
Episode: Inside the prison cell
Colin Mandie
Defense attorney speaking on behalf of Erin Patterson
Episode: Inside the prison cell
Ian Wilkinson
Survivor of the poisoning incident and husband of Heather Wilkinson.
Episode: 'I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim'; The family speaks
Ruth Dubois
Daughter of Ian Wilkinson who spoke on behalf of her family.
Episode: 'I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim'; The family speaks
Simon Patterson
Estranged husband of Erin Patterson and victim of the case.
Episode: 'I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim'; The family speaks
Naomi Patterson
Niece of Don Patterson, who read victim statements.
Episode: 'I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim'; The family speaks
Caroline Cheetham
Renowned UK reporter and audio producer
The Daily Mail
Episode: How the world reacted to Erin Patterson

Hosts

Penelope Liersch
Co-host and journalist known for coverage of legal trials, part of Nine News.
Erin Pearson
Co-host and crime reporter with extensive experience in covering court proceedings, part of The Age.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 273 ratings
  • Um

    Um could be a way better um podcast but um you make it hard to um listen to it because um every second damn word is um.

    And you’re not on a phone call. Stop saying ‘mmhmm’ ‘yeah. Yep.’ Etc. just shut up and let your co host talk. Couldn’t even get through one episode unfortunately.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Anonynonynonon
    Australiaa month ago
  • Um good um podcast um too many ums

    I’ve really enjoyed this podcast but the Um every few words drives me nuts. Penny is great to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    noels29
    Australiaa month ago
  • Review

    I agree with most of the comments. Good podcast, but the fast talking and mispronunciation is annoying. Because of this I sometimes read the transcripts instead and I wish to goodness that they would get the spelling of Leongatha and Morwell correct, along with the names of people who are contributing to the podcast. ABC probably wins if I had to choose.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    silvasheen
    Australiaa month ago
  • The cat

    There was no cat chewing on mushrooms. The post in the poisons group was correct but no cat was ever photographed, just the mushrooms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avarice1
    Australiaa month ago
  • Um and ah

    Maybe don’t rush to release an episode. Spend some time deciding what you’d like to say and avoid the um and ah every 10 seconds.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JonahBrookes
    Australiaa month ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, many find the reconstruction and analysis of the trial to be riveting, appreciating the emphasis on community impact and the emotional weight of the cases.
Critics express concerns about the hosts' speaking style, indicating that the pacing can be fast and may lead to a challenging listening experience at times.
Listeners appreciate the thorough and detailed coverage of the courtroom proceedings, often highlighting the unique insights provided by the hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#60
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#131
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#196
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#241
Singapore/True Crime

Talking Points

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How the world reacted to Erin Patterson
Q: What is your biggest take away at this point now of covering the case and or of Erin Patterson herself?
Caroline finds Erin Patterson to be the most fascinating defendant she has covered, noting her intelligence, confrontational nature in court, and the impactful defense involving bulimia.
What really happened to Simon Patterson
Q: What is the significance of the charges dropped against Simon Patterson?
The charges were vital as they revealed details about Simon's suspicions and experiences that were not presented to the jury, emphasizing the concerns about potential poisoning.
What it’s like to defend a killer; With Nick Papas KC
Q: Can you talk us through that?
Jury irregularity refers to the inappropriate co-location of jurors with parties to the case during deliberations, which can raise concerns about the integrity of the trial.
What it’s like to defend a killer; With Nick Papas KC
Q: Can you talk us a little bit about that process? As you said, often these cases are a long way from over when people might think that they are.
The appeal period is 28 days after conviction, and this can involve complex legal considerations for both conviction and sentence appeals.
What it’s like to defend a killer; With Nick Papas KC
Q: Is that essentially when you're on either side of the bar table or both, really what you're waiting for, to be able to put it all together for the jury?
Yes, that's right. The longer the case, the more important the final address becomes for both parties.

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Recent guests on The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace include:

1. Gil Marsden
2. Jane Warren
3. Jennifer Hosking
4. Colin Mandie
5. Ian Wilkinson
6. Ruth Dubois
7. Simon Patterson
8. Naomi Patterson

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