Global Information2023 Leongatha mushroom poisoning information
| 2023 Leongatha mushroom poisoning | |
|---|---|
 Death cap mushrooms | |
| Location | Leongatha, Victoria, Australia |
| Date | 29 July 2023 (AEST) |
Attack type | Poisoning |
| Weapons | Death cap mushrooms (suspected) |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Accused | Erin Trudi Patterson |
The 2023 Leongatha mushroom poisoning is an ongoing legal case involving three deaths from suspected mushroom poisoning in Leongatha, Victoria, Australia. One woman has been charged with three counts of murder, and five counts of attempted murder. The case will return to court in May 2024.[1][2]
The case has sparked significant media interest in Australia and overseas.[3][4]
- ^ "Timeline: How the Australia mushroom poisoning saga unfolded". 1 News.
- ^ "Erin Patterson charged with murder over mushroom deaths". The Australian.
- ^ "Suspected mushroom poisoning: Erin Patterson faces Australian court on murder charges". BBC News.
- ^ "How a suspected mushroom poisoning case in a small Aussie town dominated headlines around the world". Nine News.