Several guests fall gravely ill and lose their lives after attending a meal hosted by Erin Patterson.

Among the victims, the symptoms were immediate and severe, but curiously, Erin's symptoms did not align with the rest, casting a shadow of suspicion over her. In this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dive into the twisted tale of the death cap mushroom, a case that sends shockwaves across Victoria, Australia.

From exploring the forensic complexities of the case to uncovering the historical context of poisonings, Joe Scott and Dave guide listeners through a web of mysteries, detailed autopsy procedures, and the legal intricacies that come into play. 

Time codes:

[00:00:20] Joseph Scott Morgan discusses various types of mushrooms, ending with the fatal death cap mushroom.

[00:03:04] Dave Mack tells the story of Erin and Simon Patterson's split, the deadly lunch, and the unfolding drama.

[00:05:11] A twist is revealed when Dave states that Erin's symptoms do not match those of the other guests.

[00:08:01] Joe Scott discusses the challenges of identifying toxins in a body.

[00:13:20] A pattern of people falling ill when Erin cooks, dating back to May 2022, is revealed.

[00:15:36] Details are shared about the gruesome effects of toxins on the liver and kidneys.

[00:18:44] Joe Scott contemplates intentional poisoning.

[00:19:16] References to historical cases of poisoning with death cap mushrooms.

[00:25:00] Morgan explains food identification even after digestion.

[00:30:33] Insight into the role of pathologists adds legal dimensions. 

[00:32:40] Questions about weaponizing common food items open a new line of inquiry.

[00:33:21] Joe Scott emphasizes the importance of medical charting.

[00:35:20] The investigation's scope broadens when considering other geographically close cases.

Several guests fall gravely ill and lose their lives after attending a meal hosted by Erin Patterson.
Among the victims, the symptoms were immediate and severe, but curiously, Erin's symptoms did not align with the rest, casting a shadow of suspicion over her. In this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dive into the twisted tale of the death cap mushroom, a case that sends shockwaves across Victoria, Australia.
From exploring the forensic complexities of the case to uncovering the historical context of poisonings, Joe Scott and Dave guide listeners through a web of mysteries, detailed autopsy procedures, and the legal intricacies that come into play. 
Time codes:
[00:00:20] Joseph Scott Morgan discusses various types of mushrooms, ending with the fatal death cap mushroom.
[00:03:04] Dave Mack tells the story of Erin and Simon Patterson's split, the deadly lunch, and the unfolding drama.
[00:05:11] A twist is revealed when Dave states that Erin's symptoms do not match those of the other guests.
[00:08:01] Joe Scott discusses the challenges of identifying toxins in a body.
[00:13:20] A pattern of people falling ill when Erin cooks, dating back to May 2022, is revealed.
[00:15:36] Details are shared about the gruesome effects of toxins on the liver and kidneys.
[00:18:44] Joe Scott contemplates intentional poisoning.
[00:19:16] References to historical cases of poisoning with death cap mushrooms.
[00:25:00] Morgan explains food identification even after digestion.
[00:30:33] Insight into the role of pathologists adds legal dimensions. 
[00:32:40] Questions about weaponizing common food items open a new line of inquiry.
[00:33:21] Joe Scott emphasizes the importance of medical charting.
[00:35:20] The investigation's scope broadens when considering other geographically close cases.

Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more.

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

Mushrooms, Mayhem, and Murder: A Toxic Tale

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