In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with veteran barrister Philip Dunn KC to unpack the verdict in one of Australia's most shocking criminal trials: the mushroom lunch murders. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of killing her former in-laws and attempting to murder a fourth guest using deadly mushrooms. But behind the headlines lies a web of circumstantial evidence, unanswered questions, and courtroom drama. Philip shares expert insights into the trial’s key moments, the risks of calling a defendant to the stand, and the dangerous role of public perception in high-profile cases.

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