Mushroom Cook Podcast: Erin Patterson fights to keep case local, appoints new lawyer

Erin Patterson fights to keep case local, appoints new lawyer

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time in five months as she fights to keep her case in Gippsland and parts ways with her high-profile barrister.

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time in five months as she fights to keep her case in Gippsland and parts ways with her high-profile barrister.

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ABOUT THE MUSHROOM COOK: In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead. Over three compelling seasons of The Mushroom Cook, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial and the appeal of the cook, Erin Patterson. 

ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS: In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of mini-docos, podcasts and features, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett. 

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au and easeystreetmurders.com.au. To unlock bonus content from Hunting Justice, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts or heraldsun.com.au.



 

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE MUSHROOM COOK: In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead. Over three compelling seasons of The Mushroom Cook, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial and the appeal of the cook, Erin Patterson. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS: In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of mini-docos, podcasts and features, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett. For more visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://themushroomcook.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787218888032000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YUHwT4D6pPTrUHeLFn6aq">themushroomcook.com.au</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://easeystreetmurders.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://easeystreetmurders.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787218888032000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23o8M4s3j02lsWw24cA_xJ">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>. To unlock bonus content from Hunting Justice, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts or&nbsp;<a href="http://heraldsun.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://heraldsun.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787218888032000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2F72hHJsJCgEAAZIWpIDUg">heraldsun.com.au</a>. 
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ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS

In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

For more visit: easeystreetmurders.com.au

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ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK

In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. 

Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood.&nbsp; Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Easey Street Murders, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness.&nbsp;
Within days, three were dead. Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
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Follow the journalists and investigators piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha.

The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal.

Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria.

The Mushroom Cook explores the story so far.

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The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal.
Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria.
The Mushroom Cook explores the story so far.
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The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal.  Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria.

The Musroom Cook - The story so far

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ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS
In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. 

Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

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ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK

In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.

Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder. 

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

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

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Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice. ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of features, podcasts and mini-documentaries, we go back to the Sues&rsquo; childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
For more visit: <a href="https://easeystreetmurders.com.au">easeystreetmurders.com.au</a>
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 ABOUT THE MUSROOM COOK
In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead.
Over two compelling seasons, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial of the cook, Erin Patterson, charged with murder and attempted murder.&nbsp;
For more visit: <a href="http://themushroomcook.com.au/">themushroomcook.com.au</a>
To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to<a href="https://apple.co/4cmMGPJ"> Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au">theheraldsun.com.au</a>
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The Mushroom Cook - Season 1 | IN COURT: Erin Patterson fights to keep case local, appoints new lawyer

The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | The seven grounds

Triple murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal and sensationally been handed the harshest sentence a court can impose: life without parole.

Triple murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal and sensationally been handed the harshest sentence a court can impose: life without parole.

The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | Erin to die in jail

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The push for life without parole for Erin Patterson

It was the final day of Erin Patterson's appeal and the prosecutors spent hours picking apart the defence’s arguments. Then, it was time for their own appeal - time to explain why the convicted murderer should die behind bars.

It was the final day of Erin Patterson's appeal&nbsp;and the prosecutors spent hours picking apart the defence&rsquo;s arguments. Then, it was time for their own appeal - time to explain why the convicted murderer should die behind bars.

The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | The push for life without parole

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In the first day of court in the appeal of Erin Patterson, the defence took aim at seven things they say hurt their client's case.

In the first day of Erin Patterson's highly anticipated appeal, her new defence barristers took aim at seven things they say hurt their client's 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

In the first day of Erin Patterson's highly anticipated appeal, her new defence barristers took aim at seven things they say hurt their client's case.
The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton
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The Mushroom Cook - Season 1 | IN COURT: Erin Patterson fights to keep case local, appoints new lawyer

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