Mushroom Case Daily

Mushroom Case Daily

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Once the proceedings begin, this podcast will bring you all the key updates from the case involving accused triple murderer, Erin Patterson, and an allegedly poisonous mushroom lunch. If and when the case proceeds to a full trial, we'll cover it daily. It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Erin Patterson, charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder, is now waiting for her day in court. She says she's innocent. The charges stem from a Beef Wellington lunch at Erin Patterson's home in Leongatha, regional Victoria. A week after the meal, three...

The Jury: a heavy weight of responsibility

The Jury: a heavy weight of responsibility

Speaking up with your opinion may never be as important as when you’re deliberating with your fellow jurors.

Jan 5, • 23:48

The Prosecutor: proving beyond reasonable doubt

The Prosecutor: proving beyond reasonable doubt

What’s it like prosecuting an accused murderer? Kristian and Stocky find out from someone who’s done it many times.

Jan 5, • 20:14

The Defence: representing an accused murderer

The Defence: representing an accused murderer

Take a peek into the world of a barrister who defends society’s most reviled characters.

Jan 5, • 22:36

Surviving death cap mushrooms

Surviving death cap mushrooms

There are very few people who’ve survived a death cap mushroom poisoning. Simon Claringbold is one of them.In this episode he describes what it was like in ‘the death zone,’ as his vision narrowed and he accepted his fate, before a miraculous turnaround saw him walk out of hospital.

Oct 20, 2024 • 21:18

PRESENTS —  Mr Big

PRESENTS — Mr Big

On a scratchy recording made in a Melbourne hotel room, a man admits to committing murder. But as journalist Alicia Bridges investigates the man on the tape known as Mr Big, she finds herself in a world of lies and subterfuge, where very few things are as they seem. The recording leads her deep inside an international controversy, to a world of secrets that powerful institutions don't want revealed.Mr Big is the latest season of Unravel, the ABC's award-winning true crime podcast.You can listen

Oct 7, 2024 • 4:00

A short history of mushrooms

A short history of mushrooms

The trial of accused murderer Erin Patterson could allege a very unusual murder weapon: Mushrooms.

Oct 1, 2024 • 18:33

Country region braces for local trial

Country region braces for local trial

Erin Patterson’s murder trial will be held in Morwell, at the closet court to the site of the alleged poisoning. We get to know this hilly Victorian region and its residents.

Sep 8, 2024 • 23:30

One year on, answering your questions

One year on, answering your questions

One year on from a lunch that ended in three deaths, Kristian and Stocky answer your questions and talk about who could end up on the jury.

Jul 28, 2024 • 13:50

Victoria's top Prosecutor steps in

Victoria's top Prosecutor steps in

The Director of Public Prosecutions stands up in the Supreme Court and we meet a new Judge.

Jul 15, 2024 • 12:22

The secrecy gets serious as Erin Patterson appears in the Supreme Court

The secrecy gets serious as Erin Patterson appears in the Supreme Court

As Erin Patterson appears before the Supreme Court for the first time, why is the court getting so serious about secrecy?

May 23, 2024 • 13:26

Erin Patterson pleads not guilty

Erin Patterson pleads not guilty

Erin Patterson calmly says ‘not guilty’ to three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. And we’re on a surprise fast-track to a trial. Kristian and Stocky have all the details.

May 7, 2024 • 13:33

Erin Patterson faces court

Erin Patterson faces court

Seen for the first time since her arrest, the accused triple murderer fronts a quick court hearing that still packs in a couple of surprises. Kristian and Stocky are at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court in Morwell to make sure they don’t miss anything.

Apr 22, 2024 • 11:26

Death cap recap

Death cap recap

Where are we at with this case so far? Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the mushroom lunch that left three people dead, and a fourth fighting for his life, has been charged but maintains she's innocent. We talk through the charges, about where she is now, and what happens next.

Apr 17, 2024 • 12:15

INTRODUCING | Mushroom Case Daily

INTRODUCING | Mushroom Case Daily

Follow the case involving accused triple murderer, Erin Patterson, and an allegedly poisonous mushroom lunch. Once the proceedings begin, this podcast will bring you all the key updates from court. If and when the case proceeds to a full trial, we'll cover it daily.Press 'Follow' on Mushroom Case Daily now to be the first to hear updates from the case.

Mar 20, 2024 • 2:30

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