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The Mushroom Cook

The Mushroom Cook

True Crime Australia

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The Mushroom Cook follows the case of Erin Patterson, a woman accused of murdering her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson. Police allege Ms Patterson served them beef wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her regional Victorian home on July 29, 2023. Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, was the only guest to survive. Ms Patterson pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and is standing trial in Morwell. This series is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. It is presented and reported by Brooke Grebert-Craig and Laura Placella. Reporting and presenting for our weekend subscriber-only shows by Anthony Dowsley. Our executive producer is Jordy Atkinson. The Mushroom Cook is produced, written and edited by Jonty Burton. For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts or themushroomcook.com.au

Episodes

Arrest in Rome - Episode 6

Arrest in Rome - Episode 6

After years of the Easey St case sitting in limbo Victoria Police scramble to get to Europe to arrest a man over the crime. Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24min•Mar 17, 2026
In the blood - Episode 5

In the blood - Episode 5

As the trail of the Easey Street killer goes cold, detectives turn to DNA analysis to keep the case alive. Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22min•Mar 17, 2026
Suspects and coincidences - Episode 4

Suspects and coincidences - Episode 4

Many people knew the two Sues before their brutal murders, and it would be up to investigators to sift through the many persons of interest. Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30min•Mar 17, 2026
On January 10 - Episode 3

On January 10 - Episode 3

One day, the neighbours of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett woke up to hear a baby crying. On that day, police would start to unravel the true horror that went on at Easey Street. Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29min•Mar 17, 2026
Sues in the City - Episode 2

Sues in the City - Episode 2

Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett settle into their new life in Melbourne's bustling, and sometimes dangerous suburb of Collingwood. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25min•Mar 17, 2026
Country Girls - Episode 1

Country Girls - Episode 1

Before they became the victims of the notorious Easey Street Murders, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were two outgoing girls growing up in the centre of a circle of friends in Victoria's north Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23min•Mar 17, 2026
Introducing Hunting Justice

Introducing Hunting Justice

We're making some changes to the Mushroom Cook feed so we can bring you more compelling true crime stories. To outline what we have in store, Mushroom Cook Brooke Grebert-Craig talks with crime reporter Olivia Jenkins. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2min•Feb 23, 2026
 The Appeal: The grounds

The Appeal: The grounds

As the year draws to a close, the team explores the latest updates in the ongoing Mushroom Cook saga. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11min•Nov 28, 2025
The Appeal: The case continues

The Appeal: The case continues

It's confirmed. Triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions and Crown prosecutors will appeal her sentence. The Mushroom Cook team sits down with a special guest to unpack what this all means. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
21min•Oct 9, 2025
The Trial: The sentence and the statement

The Trial: The sentence and the statement

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has learnt her fate, with Justice Christopher Beale sentencing the triple murderer to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years. His words were live-streamed to the public, but from the steps of the courthouse, sole survivor Ian Wilkinson had some words of his own. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
1h 1min•Sep 8, 2025
The "brilliant but unhinged" Erin Scutter

The "brilliant but unhinged" Erin Scutter

Erin Patterson is awaiting sentence. But as the world waits to hear her future, The Mushroom Cook team dives into her past. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
9min•Sep 5, 2025
The Trial: Murder, mercy and misery

The Trial: Murder, mercy and misery

In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
20min•Aug 25, 2025
The Trial: Inside the allegations Erin tried to poison Simon

The Trial: Inside the allegations Erin tried to poison Simon

Veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley is joined by court reporter Ashley Argoon to discuss allegations that Erin Patterson tried to poison her estranged husband on numerous occasions. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
48min•Aug 8, 2025
The Trial: The Record of Interview

The Trial: The Record of Interview

Shortly after the infamous mushroom lunch, Erin Patterson was interviewed by police - an interview we can now play to you. These are her words, and this is her voice. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
26min•Aug 8, 2025
The Trial: What the jury didn't know

The Trial: What the jury didn't know

A trip to the tip, a doctor's testimony and information on “common homicidal poisons” were all raised in pre-trial, but this evidence – and more – was kept secret from the jury. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
19min•Aug 8, 2025
A money matter

A money matter

While Erin Patterson awaits sentencing over the mushroom lunch, another potential legal standoff is on the horizon. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
10min•Jul 31, 2025
Bonus episode: Erin Patterson and other women who poison

Bonus episode: Erin Patterson and other women who poison

While we wait for further developments in the case of Erin Patterson, we bring you an episode of our sister show, Life and Crimes. In it, host Andrew Rule delves into women who poison. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
14min•Jul 14, 2025
Revelations, rulebreakers and reflections

Revelations, rulebreakers and reflections

In the absence of the jury, many discussions took place. But with the trial over, we can lift the lid on the revelations we could not report and the rulebreakers that have landed themselves in hot water as we reflect on the past 11 weeks. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
14min•Jul 11, 2025
Dr Chris Webster and THAT candid interview

Dr Chris Webster and THAT candid interview

Chris Webster was the country doctor who first alerted police to triple murderer Erin Patterson in a critical triple-0 call. After taking the stand, Dr Webster has been interviewed countless times — but there’s one interview that has everyone talking. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
19min•Jul 10, 2025
Erin's life behind bars as a triple murderer

Erin's life behind bars as a triple murderer

As Erin Patterson returns to the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre having been found guilty of murder, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsly joins the show to talk about her life inside. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.
13min•Jul 9, 2025
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