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She killed three people with poisonous mushrooms. Did she mean to?

Criminal | A Podcast About Crime

  • Jul 28, 2026
  • 0:24
  • Short

Three people died after eating lunch at Erin Patterson's house in 2023. She said she had accidentally put death cap mushrooms in their meals - and that she had gotten sick as well. Prosecutors told another story. Watch our latest video, with Guardian reporter Nino Bucci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfyta-863IU

Brief Summary

Erin Patterson claims innocence in mushroom poisoning case, stating she bought mushrooms from stores and was also ill.

Key points

  • Erin Patterson's First Interview. In her first interview, Erin Patterson claims innocence and uncertainty about the mushroom incident.

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