Simon Patterson, the estranged husband of Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson, has agreed a book deal to tell his story for the first time outside a courtroom, his spokesperson has confirmed. The memoir will be published after the conclusion of two appeal processes linked to the case, with further details expected in the coming weeks.
Patterson has remained publicly silent since Erin Patterson was convicted last September of murdering his parents, Don and Gail, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson, by lacing a lunch with death cap mushrooms in July 2023. She was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years, a term the Victorian director of public prosecutions is appealing as “manifestly inadequate”. Erin Patterson is also appealing against her conviction.
Jessica O’Donnell, Simon Patterson’s spokesperson, confirmed that he will not communicate publicly beyond the book. “Simon won’t be communicating at any point in time. He will allow his story to be told through the book and that’s how he wants his words to be heard. He wants to remain a private person,” she said.
O’Donnell declined to name the publisher or confirm whether a ghostwriter is involved, but stated that the announcement will be made soon. She also noted that the release will be delayed until the appeals are resolved. O’Donnell, who worked with Patterson during the trial, revealed she has launched her own practice for leaders in high-stakes environments.
