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 any of her victims to survive the deadly lunch, particularly Ian Wilkinson. He believes Patterson had planned the crime in detail but didn't anticipate being caught.
The case of Erin Patterson is one of the most notable in recent history, sparking significant public interest. It is a reminder of the notorious serial killers that emerged in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s.
Author's summary: Erin Patterson's case is a shocking example of a planned murder.