S5 E26 A Fungus Among Us - The Leongatha Mushroom Murders

Welcome to another gripping episode of True Crime & Wine Time Podcast (TWCT)! G’day mates! 🍷🦘 Tonight we’re heading Down Under to unpack one of Australia’s most shocking recent cases: the 2023 Leongatha Mushroom Murders. When Erin Patterson invited family for a cozy Beef Wellington lunch, three guests died and a fourth nearly did—later sparking a headline-grabbing trial and, as of Sept 8, 2025, a life sentence. We’ll walk you through the backstory, the lunch, the science of Death Cap mushrooms, the investigation, the trial twists, the verdict, and the sentence—plus community impact and survivor statements.👍LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you don’t miss an episode!💬 Use the live chat to ask questions and interact with the TCWT community during the stream!TCWT Media Website https://www.tcwtmedia.com/Facebook Midday Missing w/ Teri True Crime (for all the missing person posters to share)https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Facebook True Crime and Wine Time Podcast Page   / truecrimeandwinetime  Facebook Teri True Crime   / 61562737950511  Instagram Teri True Crime - @teritruecrime  / teritruecrime  TikTok Teri True Crime - @teri_truecrime  / teri_truecrime  Instagram TCWT Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/truecrimewi...Facebook TCWT Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Sources and Attribution:  The information and photos presented in this video is gathered from a variety of public sources, including news outlets, interviews, court records, social media groups related to the case, and segments from various news channels. When referencing statements from others, please note that these remain allegations unless proven otherwise.Disclaimer:  Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research.Views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any other organization, entity, or company. All opinions are subject to change based on new evidence or reflection and are not intended to be held as permanent assertions.This video is provided for informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Any actions taken based on the content are at the viewer's own discretion. We disclaim responsibility for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this content.Comment Policy:  Comments on this channel are the sole responsibility of their respective authors. Authors are accountable for any repercussions, including libel or litigation, resulting from their comments. We encourage thoughtful discussion and differing viewpoints in the comments section, but TCWT reserves the right to remove comments at its discretion. Please keep your contributions respectful and on topic.#TrueCrimeAndWineTime #TrueCrimeWineTime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #WineAndCrime #CrimeAndConversation #CrimeTalks #TrueCrimeShows #TrueCrimeNight #CrimeAndWine #JusticeServed #TCWTMedia #PodcastLife #PodcastLovers #LiveStreaming #CrimeDiscussion #PodcastFamily #TeriTrueCrime #Llama #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeNation #TrueCrimeAddict #TrueCrimeObsessed #TrueCrimeStories #TrueCrimeFamily #TrueCrimeContent #TrueCrimeJunkie #TrueCrimeLife #TrueCrimeEveryday #TrueCrimeDaily #TrueCrimeNetwork #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeAndWineTime #TCWTLive #Leongatha #MushroomMurders #ErinPatterson #Australia #DeathCap #AmanitaPhalloides #Court #Verdict #Sentencing #Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-and-wine-time--5796058/support.