Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has emerged in the news again as new evidence suggests she may have attempted to poison her estranged husband on multiple occasions. The disturbing revelations came to light during court hearings, shedding light on Patterson's manipulative tactics, including using cookies allegedly baked by their daughter to carry out the alleged acts.
Last month, the Australian woman was convicted of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom-laden beef Wellington while also being found guilty of attempting to kill another person. Originally charged with three counts of attempted murder against her husband, Simon Patterson, these charges were mysteriously dropped just before her trial commenced. The details of this case, suppressed to ensure a fair trial, can now be reported publicly.
The incident took a tragic turn on July 29, 2023, when Patterson’s former in-laws and her sister-in-law died after a family lunch, which had also included the poisonous dish. Simon Patterson, who was also invited, decided against attending the gathering. Miraculously, Heather Wilkinson's husband, Ian, survived after enduring weeks of treatment.
During pre-trial hearings, Simon Patterson shared his suspicions of long-term attempts on his life through poisoned food. He recounted serious health issues from meals he consumed, which often left him bedridden or in a coma. Concern grew as he documented bouts of sickness following meals prepared by Erin and initially shared his worries with family members, including his father. However, believing he was the only victim, he did not escalate his concerns until his family’s dire health incidents prompted him to disclose the truth.
Witness accounts have suggested that rat poison might have been involved in at least one of the poisoning incidents, highlighting the shocking nature of the case. As communities grapple with the volatility surrounding these events, police investigations continue, leaving residents in disbelief over the dark twists of the Patterson family's circumstances.
