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Erin Patterson’s daughter says accused mushroom poisoner was ‘very good’ cook, murder trial hears Erin Patterson’s daughter says accused mushroom poisoner was ‘very good’ cook, murder trial hears
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Patterson’s son tells jury eye-fillet steak from leftovers of fatal lunch was ‘some of the best meat I’ve ever had’Patterson’s son tells jury eye-fillet steak from leftovers of fatal lunch was ‘some of the best meat I’ve ever had’
Erin Patterson’s children ate the leftovers of her beef wellington lunch after their mother and relatives fell ill eating the same meal the previous day, a court has heard.Erin Patterson’s children ate the leftovers of her beef wellington lunch after their mother and relatives fell ill eating the same meal the previous day, a court has heard.
Videos of interviews the siblings gave separately to police on 16 August 2023 have been shown to the jury in Patterson’s triple murder trial.Videos of interviews the siblings gave separately to police on 16 August 2023 have been shown to the jury in Patterson’s triple murder trial.
Patterson, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to the lunch she served at her house in Victoria’s Leongatha on 29 July 2023.Patterson, 50, faces three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder relating to the lunch she served at her house in Victoria’s Leongatha on 29 July 2023.
She has pleaded not guilty to murdering or attempting to murder the relatives of her estranged husband, Simon Patterson.She has pleaded not guilty to murdering or attempting to murder the relatives of her estranged husband, Simon Patterson.
Patterson is accused of murdering Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, his aunt Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, Simon’s uncle and Heather’s husband.Patterson is accused of murdering Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, his aunt Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, Simon’s uncle and Heather’s husband.
The start of Patterson’s daughter’s evidence was shown to the jury on Thursday, and both videos were completed on Friday.The start of Patterson’s daughter’s evidence was shown to the jury on Thursday, and both videos were completed on Friday.
In her interview, the daughter said her mum told her that dinner on 30 July 2023 was leftovers from the lunch.In her interview, the daughter said her mum told her that dinner on 30 July 2023 was leftovers from the lunch.
“I remember I was asking her what we were having that night, and she said she was making leftovers from yesterday’s lunch,” she said.“I remember I was asking her what we were having that night, and she said she was making leftovers from yesterday’s lunch,” she said.
When the police officer asks “is she a good cook”, Patterson’s daughter responded “yes, very good”.When the police officer asks “is she a good cook”, Patterson’s daughter responded “yes, very good”.
She said she did not like eating mushrooms, and had never gone mushroom picking.She said she did not like eating mushrooms, and had never gone mushroom picking.
Her brother said he understood police were speaking to him “about the lunch of five people … and all five of them ended up in hospital, and three of them have passed”.Her brother said he understood police were speaking to him “about the lunch of five people … and all five of them ended up in hospital, and three of them have passed”.
“And when you say passed …” the officer asked.“And when you say passed …” the officer asked.
“Three of them have died,” Patterson’s son said.“Three of them have died,” Patterson’s son said.
He described the meat he and his sister consumed as “eye fillet” beef. He says his mother heated up the meat that she had cooked a day earlier.He described the meat he and his sister consumed as “eye fillet” beef. He says his mother heated up the meat that she had cooked a day earlier.
Patterson’s son said the meat, which was served with potatoes and beans “was very soft … some of the best meat I’ve ever had”.Patterson’s son said the meat, which was served with potatoes and beans “was very soft … some of the best meat I’ve ever had”.
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Patterson made leftovers for herself too, he said, but did not eat it as she felt unwell, so he ate her food.Patterson made leftovers for herself too, he said, but did not eat it as she felt unwell, so he ate her food.
They ate all of the leftovers, he said.They ate all of the leftovers, he said.
Erin Patterson hosts lunch for estranged husband Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt and uncle Heather and Ian Wilkinson. Patterson serves beef wellington.Erin Patterson hosts lunch for estranged husband Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt and uncle Heather and Ian Wilkinson. Patterson serves beef wellington.
All four lunch guests are admitted to hospital with gastro-like symptoms. All four lunch guests are admitted to hospital with gastro-like symptoms. 
Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson die in hospital. Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson die in hospital. 
Don Patterson dies in hospital. Victoria police search Erin Patterson’s home and interview her. Don Patterson dies in hospital. Victoria police search Erin Patterson’s home and interview her. 
Ian Wilkinson is discharged from hospital after weeks in intensive care.Ian Wilkinson is discharged from hospital after weeks in intensive care.
Police again search Erin Patterson’s home, and she is arrested and interviewed. She is charged with three counts of murder relating to the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, and the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson. Police again search Erin Patterson’s home, and she is arrested and interviewed. She is charged with three counts of murder relating to the deaths of Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, and the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson. 
Jury is sworn in. Jury is sworn in. 
Murder trial begins. Jury hears that charges of attempting to murder her estranged husband Simon are dropped.Murder trial begins. Jury hears that charges of attempting to murder her estranged husband Simon are dropped.
Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murdering Heather Wilkinson, Don and Gail Patterson and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson. 
The court has previously heard that police recovered at least one beef wellington, and part of another, from a wheelie bin at Patterson’s house on 1 August, the following day.The court has previously heard that police recovered at least one beef wellington, and part of another, from a wheelie bin at Patterson’s house on 1 August, the following day.
Patterson’s son described Patterson and Simon’s relationship as “very negative”, and said his father “does a lot of things to try and hurt Mum”.Patterson’s son described Patterson and Simon’s relationship as “very negative”, and said his father “does a lot of things to try and hurt Mum”.
He said Simon contacted his school to be included on billing records, so that he could remain informed of his children’s activities and school reports, but did this without contacting Patterson.He said Simon contacted his school to be included on billing records, so that he could remain informed of his children’s activities and school reports, but did this without contacting Patterson.
A suppression order prevents either of the Patterson children from being named.A suppression order prevents either of the Patterson children from being named.
Their interviews, known as video audio recorded evidence, were taken in Morwell police station.Their interviews, known as video audio recorded evidence, were taken in Morwell police station.
The start of their daughter’s evidence was shown to the jury on Thursday, and both videos were completed on Friday.The start of their daughter’s evidence was shown to the jury on Thursday, and both videos were completed on Friday.
The trial continues next week, but no evidence will be heard on Monday.The trial continues next week, but no evidence will be heard on Monday.