The Erin Patterson “mushroom murder trial” has captivated Australia like few cases before it.
What began as a family lunch in rural Victoria ended in three deaths, one near-fatality — and endless speculation.
But beyond the headlines and courtroom drama lies a deeper question: why did this case grip us so tightly?
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Dr Xanthé Mallett – criminologist
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 8 July 2025