Erin Patterson: The Mushroom Murderer
Former Australian police detective Duncan McNab shares his insights on Erin Patterson, who poisoned her family members with death-cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington.
I've met some killers in my time, and some of them just view other people as an inconvenience, a trouble to be removed.
McNab notes that Patterson never expected anyone to survive the deadly lunch, particularly Ian Wilkinson.
Author's summary: Erin Patterson's case is a notable one in recent history.
- Erin Patterson poisoned three extended family members with death-cap mushrooms.
- The incident occurred in the Pacific Northwest, known for notorious serial killers in the 1970s.