News

Death cap: The mushroom behind deadly dinner in Australia
It started as a home-cooked meal, ended in multiple deaths and a court sentence for Erin Patterson. Here's how the death cap ...
The mushroom poisoning trial captivated Australia. Why Erin Patterson did it remains a mystery
Erin Patterson's conviction for the deaths by poisoning of her estranged husband's relatives has prompted fevered speculation ...
What are death cap mushrooms, symptoms of mushroom poisoning and can you get them in the UK?
Death cap mushrooms have a large domed or white cap, depending on age and an off-white stem. They can grow up to 15cm wide ...
Woman found guilty of killing in-laws with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington laced with poisonous ...
As Erin Patterson is found guilty, how deadly are death cap mushrooms?
Symptoms can take six to 24 hours to appear, meaning many people don’t realise they’re in danger until it’s too late.
Why did Erin Patterson commit death cap mushroom murder? Motive explained
The fact she had no clear motive was central to her defence team’s arguments. Patterson, who foraged wild mushrooms in her ...
Explore more
Survivors of death cap mushroom poisoning are rare. This man lived to tell the tale
Simon Claringbold picked and ate wild mushrooms from his garden. Days later, he thought he was taking his last breath.
Remembering mushroom murder victims, Gail and Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson
The victims of Erin Patterson's deadly beef Wellington lunch are being remembered for their altruistic nature and kind hearts ...