In a chilling turn of events, allegations of poisoning have emerged surrounding Erin Patterson, the woman at the center of a tragic incident in Leongatha, Australia, where three individuals lost their lives after consuming a meal allegedly containing poisonous mushrooms. Now, Erin’s ex-husband, Simon Patterson, has come forward, claiming that he fell seriously ill from a mysterious gut ailment last year, suspecting that Erin attempted to poison him through an “ingested toxin.”
Erin Patterson invited Gail and Don Patterson, her former in-laws, as well as Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson and her husband Ian, to her home for a meal. The attendees, after consuming the meal believed to have included poisonous mushrooms, became violently ill. Tragically, Gail (70), Heather (66), and Don (70) succumbed to the effects, while Ian remains hospitalized in critical condition, awaiting a liver transplant.
Killer Mushroom Case Mystery (Credit: The Sun)
Simon Patterson, Erin’s ex-husband, has shared a harrowing revelation about his own near-death experience. He claims that Erin attempted to poison him last year, using an “ingested toxin.” A friend of Simon’s disclosed that he suspected Erin’s involvement due to instances when he felt unwell, often coinciding with time spent with her. Simon described his ordeal, stating that he collapsed at home and was placed into an induced coma. He underwent multiple emergency surgeries and was on the brink of death before eventually recovering.
Simon Patterson, Erin’s ex-husband claims “She tried to poison him months before” (image via Facebook)
Homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident, with Erin as a suspect. Law enforcement officials have seized items, including a food dehydrator believed to have been used to prepare the mushrooms. While it remains uncertain whether Erin herself consumed the meal, authorities confirmed that her children were served a different lunch. Police are exploring CCTV footage from the tip where the food dehydrator was discovered to gather further evidence.
Victoria Police Detective Inspector Dean Thomas emphasized the ongoing investigation, acknowledging the need to remain open-minded as they work closely with experts to understand the situation fully. The focus lies on unraveling what led to the poisoning and clarifying who consumed what during the lunch.
Erin Patterson has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, and no charges have been filed as of yet. As the investigation unfolds, the unsettling allegations raise questions about the tragic mushroom lunch incident and its implications.
