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The Mushroom Cook

The Mushroom Cook

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The Mushroom Cook follows the case of Erin Patterson, a woman accused of murdering her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson.

Police allege Ms Patterson served them beef wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, was the only guest to survive.

Ms Patterson pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and is standing trial in Morwell.

This series is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

It is presented and reported by Brooke Grebert-Craig and Laura Placella.
Reporting and presenting for our weekend subscriber-only shows by Anthony Dowsley. Our executive producer is Jordy Atkinson.

The Mushroom Cook is produced, written and edited by Jonty Burton.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes ad free, subscribe toCrime X+ on Apple Podcasts or themushroomcook.com.au

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55 - Erin's life behind bars as a triple murderer
As Erin Patterson returns to the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre having been found guilty of murder, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsly joins the show to talk about her life inside.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
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Wed, 09 Jul 2025
54 - The Trial: Guilty
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder. The Mushroom Cook team breaks down what this means.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025
53 - The Trial: Ballots and deliberations
The fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson now rests in the hands of twelve jurors. But before deliberations could commence, there was a ballot to bring the jury down to a dozen.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
52 - The Trial: How to judge a lie
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been accused of telling many lies, some she admits and some she denies. Today, Justice Christopher Beale told the jury how they can use these lies when it comes time to deliberate.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025
51 - The Trial: Two arguments to ignore
Justice Christopher Beale spent today summarising the evidence and the arguments in the trial of Erin Patterson, but he also had specific instructions for the jury when it came to two points put forward by the prosecution.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
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Thu, 26 Jun 2025
50 - The Trial: Incriminating conduct
It was a short day for the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson, but Justice Christopher Beale was able to make his way through a roll call of “incriminating conduct” allegedly committed by the accused.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
49 - The Trial: Judge and jury
After weeks of testimonies, days of closing addresses and a long weekend, the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson today heard from the judge who has presided over the proceedings since the very start.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
48 - Bonus preview episode: The summations - with Anthony Dowsley
As the trial of Erin Patterson nears its close, veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley discusses the closing arguments from the defence and prosecution. This episode is a preview of our subscriber-only Sunday show.
Want to hear more? Go to themushroomcook.com.au and click on any previous subscriber-only podcast to get access. Subscriber-only shows come out on Sundays and are best listened-to through the app. details below.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
47 - The Trial: Beyond reasonable doubt
Today, defence barrister Colin Mandy SC made his final bid to the jury in the triple-murder trial of his client Erin Patterson and described one of the 'golden rules' that protects us all: beyond reasonable doubt.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
46 - The Trial: A liar, but not a murderer
Erin Patterson's defence barrister Colin Mandy SC continued with his closing address today, telling the jury his client may be a liar, but she isn't a murderer.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
45 - The Trial: The final showdown
Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC and defence barrister Colin Mandy SC went head-to-head today in a Morwell courtroom as they delivered their closing addresses to the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
44 - The Trial: The four "calculated deceptions"
Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has started to deliver her closing address in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson, alleging the mother of two made "four calculated deceptions" before and after the lethal lunch.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley.
CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
43 - Bonus preview episode: Exploring Erin's evidence with Anthony Dowsley
Co-host of our weekly subscriber shows, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsley, looks at Erin Patterson's final week in the witness box. This episode is a preview of our subscriber-only Sunday show.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, 13 Jun 2025
42 - The Trial: Case closed
After eight days in the witness box, Erin Patterson completed the testimony she delivered to own triple-murder trial and the defence closed its case.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025
41 - The Trial: Erin faces mushroom grilling
Erin Patterson faced another grilling in the witness box today as her claims about the mushrooms at the centre of this case were put under the microscope.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
40 - The Trial: Erin claims witnesses are "mistaken"
During her third day of cross-examination, Erin Patterson was taken to the evidence of almost a dozen witnesses, claiming her estranged husband Simon Patterson, lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson, a nurse and her own son were “mistaken” in their recollections.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025
39 - Bonus episode: Observing The Mushroom Cook
The Mushroom Cook team talks about the interest around the testimony of the accused and how dozens have flocked to Morwell to observe the proceedings.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025
38 - The Trial: Erin accused of having "two faces"
Grilled for a second day by the prosecution, Erin Patterson has denied she had “two faces” and was pretending to love her in-laws before she allegedly murdered them with a poisoned beef wellington.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
37 - The Trial: Erin's denials
Under cross-examination for the first time, Erin Patterson has denied accusations put to her by Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC, including that she weighed "five fatal doses" of death cap mushrooms.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 05 Jun 2025
36 - The Trial: Erin's version of events
Today, a jury heard Erin Patterson's version of events, with the accused triple murderer explaining how she prepared the lethal beef wellington lunch – and how she panicked after an accusation from her estranged husband.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025
35 - The Trial: Erin's death cap admission
From the witness box, accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has admitted lethal death cap mushrooms were in the beef wellington meal she served her lunch guests and revealed she foraged wild mushrooms.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
34 - The Trial: Erin takes the stand
Erin Patterson took to the witness box today in her own triple murder trial, delivering a testimony the world has been waiting 674 days to hear.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
33 - The Trial: Nana and Papa
On the fifth day of the fifth week of Erin Patterson's trial, the jury was given a look into the relationship her children shared with their “Nana and Papa”.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, 30 May 2025
32 - The Trial: Detective v defence
Erin Patterson's defence team led by top silk Colin Mandy SC spent today quizzing the detective who spearheaded the investigation into the alleged triple murder.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 29 May 2025
31 - The Trial: Phone A and Phone B
Today, a jury heard about mushroom cook Erin Patterson's multiple phones – and how one was never found by police.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 28 May 2025
30 - The Trial: Erin's record of interview
For the first time, the jury in the Erin Patterson trial heard from the accused triple murderer as footage of her police interview was played in court.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 27 May 2025
29 - The Trial: Four witnesses and a protester
A health adviser, a pathologist and two forensic officers from Victoria Police all took to the witness box today – but a man in a yellow t-shirt also wanted to have his say.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 26 May 2025
28 - The Trial: Final days of the lunch guests
Two years ago, four relatives were on the brink of death in hospital after consuming a beef wellington lunch. In court today, their doctor reveals how he fought to save them - and how one survived.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
Editing assistance by our intern Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
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Fri, 23 May 2025
27 - The Trial: Erin ErinErin's expletive-laden messages
A digital forensics officer who analysed a device seized from Erin Patterson’s home gave evidence today about a tranche of messages relating to the deceased lunch guests.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 22 May 2025
26 - The Trial: A seized computer and a keyword search
Today in the trial of Erin Patterson, a device seized from the home of the accused mushroom cook killer was used to visit the iNaturalist website, which the jury heard earlier was used to record sightings of various fungi species, including death caps.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
Editing assistance for this episode by our intern, Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 21 May 2025
25 - The Trial: Servo snack stop
CCTV footage has been played to the jury, showing accused mushroom cook killer stopping at a service station and buying a sandwich and sour lollies day after the deadly lunch.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tue, 20 May 2025
24 - The Trial: Location, location, location
A digital forensics expert spoke to the jury about Erin Patterson’s phone records and revealed that she may have visited the areas where death cap mushrooms had been spotted in the months before the deadly lunch.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed.
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 19 May 2025
23 - The Trial: Dehydrator debris
Today in the trial of Erin Patterson, a forensic toxicologist has returned to the witness box.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley.
CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fri, 16 May 2025
22 - The Trial: Juror booted
In an action-packed day in the trial of Erin Patterson, the presiding judge announced that a jury member had been discharged.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 15 May 2025
21 - The Trial: Leftovers under the microscope
A mushroom expert who examined a portion of the beef wellington meal took to the stand today to outline her findings.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wed, 14 May 2025
20 - The Trial: A class in death caps
Mycologist Dr Tom May took to the witness box today to explain what death cap mushrooms are and where they can be found.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley.
CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
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Tue, 13 May 2025
19 - Bonus episode: Covering The Mushroom Cook
The Mushroom Cook team outlines the job of reporting on the trial.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more.
Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed
Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
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Mon, 12 May 2025
18 - The Trial: The son's testimony
Week two of the trial of Erin Patterson ended with testimony from her son.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. Jase Geddes provided voice acting for this episode.
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Fri, 09 May 2025
17 - The Trial: The daughter's testimony
Among the evidence today from doctors and police, the court heard from Erin Patterson's daughter.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
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Thu, 08 May 2025
16 - The Trial: The doctor's call
The team that first treated the victims of the deadly mushroom meal took the stand today, along with members of the Patterson and Wilkinson families.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.
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Wed, 07 May 2025
15 - The Trial: Survivor speaks
Ian Wilkinson, the only guest that survived the deadly lunch, gave evidence in court, publicly revealing details about the meal for the first time.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.

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Tue, 06 May 2025
14 - The Trial: True Crime truths
Several of Erin Patterson's online friends took to the stand and detailed her "love" of mushrooms and her reputation as an internet sleuth.
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The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.
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Mon, 05 May 2025
13 - The Trial: Communication breakdown
On the last day of the first week of the trial of Erin Patterson, her ex-husband returned to the stand.
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The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
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Fri, 02 May 2025
12 - The Trial: Simon Says
Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon was the first witness to take to the stand, and he spent the day telling the court about his time with the woman who is now accused of murder. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for more.

The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
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Thu, 01 May 2025
11 - The Trial: Terrible tragedy or purposely poisoned?
Today the jury got to hear from both the prosecution and defence as they outlined their cases in the trial of Erin Patterson.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025
10 - The Trial: Attempted murder charges dropped
The jury in the trial of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson has been told that three charges of attempted murder have been dropped.
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Tue, 29 Apr 2025
9 - The Trial: Proceedings begin this week
The town of Morwell is bracing for an influx of visitors as the trial of accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson comes to town this week.
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Mon, 28 Apr 2025

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