The Death Cap Murders: Inside Australia's Most Shocking Poisoning Trial - Episode 1: "The Lunch Invitation"

A beef Wellington served with deadly intent turned a family gathering into Australia's most horrifying mass poisoning. Three guests dead within days, one fighting for life with a new liver, and a woman who claims it was all a terrible accident but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Step inside the Victorian Supreme Court, where Erin Patterson faces triple murder charges for allegedly lacing her famous beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms. In this explosive episode, we uncover how a seemingly innocent lunch invitation in the small town of Leongatha became the centrepiece of Australia's most-watched criminal trial.

Discover the chilling timeline that prosecutors say proves premeditation from Patterson's year-long research into deadly fungi locations on iNaturalist, to the security footage showing her dumping a mysterious food dehydrator just days after the fatal meal. We'll reveal the angry Facebook messages that allegedly exposed her true feelings about her victims, and explore how modern forensic science caught what could have been the perfect crime.

From the moment Don and Gail Patterson, along with family friend Heather Wilkinson, accepted that fateful lunch invitation, to Ian Wilkinson's miraculous survival after a liver transplant, this is the complete story of how Sunday roast became a murder weapon.

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Content warning: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of poisoning deaths and disturbing criminal allegations.

At just 14 years old, Michelle Pogmore's life was tragically ended when her body was discovered in bushland near Mount Druitt, New South Wales, in February 2004. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved, leaving a community searching for answers. In this episode, we delve into Michelle's life, the circumstances surrounding her untimely death, and the ongoing efforts to seek justice. We also discuss the $100,000 reward still offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Unravelling the Disappearance of Phoebe Bishop

We're launching a deep dive into the perplexing case of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, who vanished from regional Queensland. Pheobe was last seen on the morning of May 15, being driven in a grey Hyundai ix35 to Airport Drive in Bundaberg. She was travelling from a Gin Gin property with her two housemates, Tanika Bromley and James Wood.

Pheobe was scheduled to fly to Western Australia, but terrifyingly, she never made it to her flight. Airport footage reportedly shows no sign of her entering the terminal, despite claims she was dropped off by her housemates.

Police quickly established two crime scenes: the Gin Gin property where she lived and the grey Hyundai ix35 she was last seen in. This vehicle, owned by housemate Ms Bromley, was seized and examined. An intensive bushland search was launched at the Good Night Scrub National Park, with specialist police, helicopters, divers, and the SES involved. During this search, some items believed to be linked to the investigation were located and seized for forensic testing.

The greater Gin Gin area remains the focus of the ongoing police investigation.

Join us as we explore the events, locations, and crucial details surrounding Pheobe's disappearance. Stay tuned for updates. Any Information contact Crime Stoppers or Queensland Police #FindPheobeBishop #MissingTeen #Bundaberg #GinGin #Podcast