In the Australian city of Leongatha, Melbourne, a woman named Erin set a dinner table, inviting her husband Simon’s elderly parents, Don and Gail Patterson, Simon’s aunt, Heather Wilkinson, and her husband Ian. Simon was also invited but did not attend. Beef was served. Everyone ate and went home. Within a week, Don, Gail, and Heather’s organs began to fail. Investigations revealed they had consumed food prepared by Erin containing amatoxin poison, the same toxin found in poisonous mushrooms. All three died within days. The investigation revealed that Erin had mixed the poison. She had plotted to kill her in-laws. She also intended to kill her husband Simon, but he was fortunate enough to avoid the meal.
This is the story of Erin, who was in conflict with her husband Simon. They were separated and arguing over child support payments. Erin conceived a murderous plot, a scheme that even the court’s jury was shocked to hear. The case went to court, revealing that Erin had also tried to poison her husband in the past. Erin was found guilty, and her sentencing is pending.
