The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace

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The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace

The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace follows the case of Erin Patterson as she stands accused of murdering three guests who attended a lunch at her property in the Latrobe Valley in 2023. She denies all charges. Co-hosted by Nine reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson, this podcast brings to life a trial that has grabbed global headlines.      

  1. 1 HR AGO

    The many faces of Erin Patterson

    In the aftermath of the trial, Erin and Penny take listeners through their observations from the courtroom, things the jury didn’t see and just how big the global attention is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  2. 9 JULY

    Why did she do it? The doctor's perspective

    In an extended interview, Leongatha doctor and trial witness Christopher Webster sits down with our hosts to speak about his interactions with murderer Erin Patterson when she arrived on his hospital doorstep in the aftermath of the fatal lunch. It’s a case, he says, that’s changed his life forever. Please be advised: This episode contains strong language.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  3. 7 JULY

    ‘Guilty’ - the jury decides

    12 jurors have convicted Erin Patterson of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Come inside the courtroom as the verdict was handed down and hear some of the evidence for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  4. 7 JULY

    THE VERDICTS

    After 6 days of deliberations, the jury has returned with its verdicts. We bring you some of the reaction as it unfolded in Morwell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  5. 30 JUNE

    Deliberations begin

    After 40 trial days, the jury retires to deliberate. With two jurors balloted off, the remaining 12 are now sequestered, unable to return home. The judge gives them a final warning to avoid discussing the case with anyone outside the secure jury room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  6. 26 JUNE

    Judges of the facts

    The final instructions to the jury, known as the judge’s charge, are underway. Justice Christopher Beale gives directions on the principles of law while also summarising parts of the evidence. He says the jurors, and only them, are the judges of the facts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  7. 19 JUNE

    ‘Total speculation’

    Erin Patterson’s barrister finishes his final plea to the jury, telling them they must find his client not guilty. He points to four ‘ridiculous convoluted propositions’ from the prosecution and argues the accused never had any reason to harm the lunch guests. He urges the jurors to put themselves in her shoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min

  8. 17 JUNE

    'Fifth deception'

    The Crown closes its case, accusing Patterson of engaging in multiple calculated deceptions and telling lies even when her lunch guests were gravely ill. Rogers also accused Patterson of trying to play the jury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min
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The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace follows the case of Erin Patterson as she stands accused of murdering three guests who attended a lunch at her property in the Latrobe Valley in 2023. She denies all charges. Co-hosted by Nine reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson, this podcast brings to life a trial that has grabbed global headlines.      

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