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Death Cap Mushrooms: The Forager's Deadly Gamble

A chilling warning from a 1975 Country Diary resounds today: the lethal Death Cap mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, poses a severe and often fatal threat to foragers across Britain.

Doctor penalised after revealing Erin Patterson's abuse

A Northern Territory doctor who treated accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been penalised by medical regulators after revealing shocking details about her behaviour during treatment, including being called a 'crazy bitch' by the patient.

Erin Patterson charged with triple murder in mushroom lunch case

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder following the suspected poisonous mushroom lunch in Leongatha that killed three guests. The 49-year-old faces Victoria's Supreme Court as police continue their homicide investigation.

Mushroom Foragers Rescued After 3-Day NY Mountain Ordeal

Two inexperienced foragers sparked a major three-day search and rescue operation in New York's Adirondack Mountains after becoming lost while hunting for wild mushrooms. Read about their dramatic rescue and the warnings from emergency services.

Erin Patterson Sentenced in Mushroom Murder Case

Erin Patterson has been sentenced for the mushroom poisonings that killed three people. Read the full details of the case, the courtroom drama, and the impact on the small community of Leongatha.

Inside the Erin Patterson 36-Year Murder Sentencing

An in-depth look at the meticulous judicial reasoning behind the 36-year prison sentence for Erin Patterson, convicted of three counts of murder in Australia's Leongatha mushroom poisoning case.

Mushroom Poisoner's Bizarre Prison Demands Exposed

Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the deadly Leakesford mushroom poisoning case, is making extraordinary demands from her high-security prison cell, including a ban on male officers and a private toilet.

Mushroom Poisoner Erin Patterson Jailed for 35 Years

Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 35 years for the murder of three guests and attempted murder of her ex-husband via a lethal mushroom lunch in Leongatha, Australia.

Erin Patterson gets life for mushroom murder crimes

Erin Patterson receives life sentence for the lethal mushroom lunch that killed three in Victoria's high-profile murder trial. Full sentencing details and victim impact statements revealed.

Chef in court over fatal mushroom lunch deaths

Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the alleged poisonous mushroom lunch that killed three people in Australia, has faced a secret court hearing in Victoria as police continue their homicide investigation.

Chilling Video of Erin Patterson's Deadly Mushroom Lunch Revealed

Exclusive: Disturbing footage emerges of Erin Patterson serving the deadly lunch to her relatives in a quiet Australian village, as the convicted murderer faces her sole survivor in court ahead of sentencing for one of the nation's most baffling homicide

Mushroom Murder Accused Erin Patterson on Suicide Watch in Prison

Erin Patterson, the Australian woman charged with three counts of murder following a fatal mushroom lunch, has been placed on suicide watch in a high-security prison unit. Exclusive details reveal her fragile mental state and the extreme precautions being

Sole Survivor Speaks After Deadly Mushroom Lunch

The lone survivor of a lethal lunch that claimed three lives has given a harrowing account of the tragedy, as a coroner's inquest confirms the presence of the world's deadliest mushroom, the Death Cap, in the meal.

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