Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson never expected anyone to survive lunch - former cop

Erin Patterson: The Mushroom Murderer

Former Australian police detective Duncan McNab shared his insights on Erin Patterson, who poisoned her family members with death-cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington.

I've met some killers in my time, and some of them just view other people as an inconvenience, a trouble to be removed.

McNab stated that Patterson never expected anyone to survive the deadly lunch, particularly Ian Wilkinson. He noted that while Patterson had planned the crime in detail, she didn't plan on being caught.

The case of Erin Patterson is one of the most notable in recent history, sparking significant public interest.

Author's summary: Erin Patterson's conviction for poisoning family members with mushrooms is a notorious case.

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RNZ RNZ — 2025-10-25