The mushroom murders trial begins
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her estranged husband Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, his aunt Heather Wilkinson and attempting to murder his uncle Ian Wilkinson in 2023 The cause of death: a meal of beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Patterson has pleaded not guilty but it’s a case that continues to intrigue, as each day in the courtroom brings new revelations.. Reged Ahmad speaks to courts and justice reporter Nino Bucci on the first week of the trial.