The Poisoned Feast: The Deadly Mushroom Mystery of Leongatha

In one of Australia’s most bizarre and chilling true crime cases, a family lunch in Leongatha, Victoria ended in murder, mystery, and media frenzy. When Erin Patterson prepared a seemingly innocent meal of beef wellington, three of her guests—including her former in-laws—were dead within days. The suspected culprit? Death cap mushrooms, one of the world’s most lethal poisons.But was this a tragic accident, or a premeditated poisoning? Investigators soon uncovered twisting alibis, hidden pasts, and shocking evidence that led to murder charges in late 2024. With a sensational trial looming, the question remains: Did Erin Patterson serve up a deadly dish on purpose? Or is she the victim of a horrifying coincidence?Join Terror Bites as we unravel the shocking details, dissect the forensic evidence, and explore one of the most gripping murder cases in Australian history.Subscribe now for weekly deep dives into the world’s most disturbing and unsolved true crime cases. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.