Shock Admission in Triple Murder Trial: Accused Confesses to Handling Death Cap Mushrooms

A shocking revelation has emerged in the ongoing triple murder trial of Erin Patterson in Morwell, Victoria, Australia. Patterson, accused of killing three family members with death cap mushrooms, admitted in court to having foraged, prepared, and stored the mushrooms. This directly contradicts her previous statements to police where she denied any involvement in mushroom foraging or possession of a dehydrator. The court also heard evidence of a message sent to her mother-in-law mentioning a cancer diagnosis. \"Yes, I do," Patterson stated when asked if death cap mushrooms were in the meal she prepared. \"Generally, I would put them in a container that I already had going with Woolies mushrooms...so I would just dry them and put them in a container," she explained regarding her handling of the foraged mushrooms. The trial continues to unfold, revealing new details in this high-profile case. The unexpected admission and the mention of a cancer diagnosis add complexity to the narrative, raising questions about Patterson's motives and actions.