500 - Blowing Through the Mushroom Murders

About this episode

In the 500th episode, Dan Cummins discusses the 2023 Leongatha Mushroom Murders involving a deadly meal prepared by Erin Patterson.

The 500th episode! And for the 500th straight week of Timesuck, I will not be in my right mind (but is it ever right?). I'll also be sharing the story of the 2023 Leongatha, Australia Mushroom Murders, when four family members all became violently ill after eating a lunch prepared by Erin Patterson. A meal laced with death cap mushrooms. This case riveted Australia like few others in recent memory. Listen to find out why!

People in this episode

Host: Dan Cummins

Topics covered

• mushroom poisoning
• true crime
• family tragedy
• Australia
• food safety
• murder case

Keywords

• mushroom murders
• Erin Patterson
• Leongatha
• Australia
• food poisoning
• true crime
• death cap mushrooms

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Leongatha, Australia

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