Erin Patterson invited her ex-in-laws to lunch to tell them about her cancer diagnosis. Except the diagnosis was a lie, and the intent was much more murderous.

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Sources:

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australia

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/mushroom-murders-trial-erin-patterson-ntwnfb

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14667083/Erin-Patterson-mushroom-trial.html

https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-inlaws-poisonous-mushroom-has-attempted-murder-charges-dropped-11723938

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