Foraged mushrooms, fatal doses and food binges: the week Erin Patterson told her story to triple murder trial
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In a recent trial, Erin Patterson recounted a moment of realization regarding the potential blame she could face for her in-laws' deaths. During a hospital visit, her estranged husband questioned whether she used a dehydrator to poison his parents. This comment initiated her contemplation about the meal served, particularly concerning the dried mushrooms in her pantry, some of which were foraged. Patterson’s trials have unveiled her fears of being perceived as responsible for the tragedy, exacerbated by the authorities’ involvement and her estranged husband's suspicions, as she insists on her innocence.
Patterson's reflection on her estranged husband's comment prompted her to consider the implications of her cooking and the possible contamination from foraged mushrooms.
The trial revealed Patterson's sense of fear and responsibility, along with her acknowledgment of the 'what if' scenarios surrounding her meal preparations.
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