True Crime: Dissected

Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders: What Was Her Motive?

True Crime: Dissected

Show Notes

Erin Patterson’s beef Wellington lunch left three relatives dead and a fourth seriously ill. Dr Sohom Das and Paul Connolly examine the mushroom murders, the evidence against her, and the question that remains: why?

Cast List:

Hosts:

Paul Connolly

Dr Sohom Das

Executive Producer: Henry Scott

Executive Producer: Tom Porter

Producer: Chris Scott

Editor: Mkulu Lee

Researcher: Hope Browne

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