Erin Patterson disputes witness testimony in mushroom murder trial

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

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Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has disputed evidence from several witnesses, including her estranged husband and a lunch survivor, during her trial. Prosecutors have also questioned her regarding the origin of mushrooms used in a beef Wellington and whether she lied about feeding leftovers to her children.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 10 Jun 2025, 7:15pm

   Alleged mushroom murderer accused of lying (opens in new tab)

   • Mushroom murder-accused denies 'wild goose chase' about grocer (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5:51pm
2. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 9:17pm

   Erin Patterson disputes testimony of witnesses and family in mushroom murder trial (opens in new tab)

   • Accused murderer Erin Patterson fed children beef Wellington lunch leftovers despite illness, court told (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 6:00pm