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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Sole survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch makes first public appearance since triple murderer Erin Patterson was found guilty
The sole survivor of the ill-fated beef Wellington lunch that killed his wife and two relatives has broken cover for the first time since Erin Patterson was found guilty. Local church pastor Ian Wilkinson received a round of applause from the congregation as he delivered a message of hope during a rare address at Korumburra Baptist Church on Sunday. It was his first public appearance since Patterson was found guilty of killing her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, along with Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson, at her Leongatha home in Victoria's Gippsland region on July 29, 2023. The mother-of-two was also found guilty of attempting to murder Heather's husband, Mr Wilkinson, who spent weeks fighting for life in hospital and underwent a liver transplant. As the two-year anniversary of the ill-fated lunch looms, Mr Wilkinson made a much-anticipated return to the church, where he's been the local pastor for two decades. 'My name is Ian. I used to lead services here a lot and I'm pleased to be back with you again,' he told the congregation. Mr Wilkinson delivered a poignant message of hope by citing an often-quoted verse from Psalm 23:4 in the Bible, Nine News reported. 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,' he said. Erin Patterson was recently found guilty of murdering three in-laws with death cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington that she served them for lunch at her home The congregation led special prayers for the Wilkinson and Patterson families during the service as they prepare to mark two years since losing their loved ones. Simon Patterson had also been invited to the ill-fated lunch that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his aunt. It was Mr Wilkinson's first public sighting in three weeks, apart from a personal statement shared in a noticeboard message outside the church the day after Patterson was found guilty. 'Life can be hard, but God is faithful,' he was quoted in the message. The notice from the church leadership team also requested privacy during this 'difficult time'. 'We all greatly miss Heather, Don and Gail, whether we were friends for a short time or over 20 years. They were very special people who loved God and lived to bless others,' it began. 'It's been a long journey, and we continue to lovingly support Ian, Simon and all the Wilkinson and Patterson family members through this difficult time. 'We appreciate all the care from our local communities, special support from individuals and from the Baptist Union of Victoria, and the churches and people from all over the world who have been praying for us.' Mr Wilkinson attended almost every day of Patterson's 10-week trial, where he gave powerful and compelling evidence. More details about his miraculous recovery could be revealed if he takes up an invitation to make a victim impact statement ahead of Patterson's pre-sentencing hearing later this year. A 12-person jury found Patterson guilty of three murders and one attempted murder at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court a fortnight ago following a week of deliberations. Patterson had invited the group to her home, where she served them individually wrapped beef Wellingtons containing lethal mushrooms. The killer initially feigned grief as the fatal lunch made headlines around Australia, and Victoria Police charged her over the deaths in November 2023. Patterson faces a maximum sentence of life behind bars.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots ostrich egg helps duo crack world record for biggest scotch egg ever
Social media chefs Oli Paterson and Phoenix Ross created the world's biggest scotch egg - weighing heavier than a bowling ball. A massive ostrich egg from a Scottish farm has helped two social media chefs find their way into the Guinness World Records - by creating the world's biggest scotch egg. Oli Paterson also known as ElBurrito Monster, 28, and Phoenix Ross also known as Shef Pheonix, 27, spent 24 hours assembling the masterpiece, which tipped the scales at a shocking 7.8kg. The pair, who are known for whipping up supersized treats on social media, used more than seven kilos of sausage meat and a giant ostrich egg sourced from a farm in Scotland to create their colossal delicacy. Their first attempt ended in disaster when the scotch egg fell apart in the fryer. But after refining their technique including freezing the structure overnight, they finally succeeded. Oli who is based in Enfield, London, said: "I had made a five kilogram scotch egg a few years ago so I felt I had a good grasp on how to actually do it. "We'd had a failed attempt a week before the successful one where the scotch egg fell apart when it entered the fryer. "We added some key preparation steps, including setting it in the freezer overnight and it all worked out!" The record-breaking idea hatched after Phoenix was approached by Guinness World Records, who had seen his popular online series But Bigger, where he recreates regular foods at massive scale. But Bigger is a series where Phoenix showcases giant versions of normal food. Phoenix brought Oli in and the pair started brainstorming on what they could make the biggest version of. They debated a burrito, a beef wellington or a sausage rolls but those records had already been set pretty high. Oli said: "It took us a while to think of something that hadn't already been done to a massive extent. "If we had attempted to beat the Beef Wellington record, we would have had to buy a whole bunch of specialist equipment. "When we thought of a scotch egg, it was perfect especially because I'd already done a 5kg one and the record was only 6.2 kilograms." The pair ordered everything they needed, which included five ostrich eggs, a total 22 kilograms of sausage meat and a 40 litre fryer. The total price for the ingredients and equipment came to £505. Oli said: "The new fryer cost me about £150 but it was the eggs and meat that really shot the price up. "The five ostrich eggs, which I procured from a farm in Scotland, cost about £35 each. "Due to our failed attempt, we had to get more sausage meat, so total cost for that was £180. "It always feels worth it to try something new and exciting though." Oli and Phoenix both tried the egg and enjoyed it, though ostrich egg is not as tasty as a chicken egg. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It is within the qualifying rules for Guinness World Records that the food made must be eaten, so the pair are steadily working through it. They have managed to transform the rest of it into breakfast burritos which currently sit in Oli's freezer. Oli said: "We're slowly making our way through the scotch egg. "It was definitely satisfying to try, but having had ostrich egg before, I knew it wasn't going to taste the same as a proper scotch egg.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Mint
Death on a plate: Woman invites in-laws for lunch, kills them with a meal poisoned with deadly death cap mushrooms
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of killing three relatives. The Australian woman is also guilty of trying to kill a fourth by serving them a meal with deadly mushrooms. The toxic Beef Wellington lunch was cooked at her home in Leongatha, Victoria. Her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather died. Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, survived after weeks in hospital. The jury gave the verdict after a 10-week trial and six days of discussion. Patterson claimed it was a mistake and that she had picked the mushrooms to improve the meal's taste. On July 29, 2023, Erin Patterson invited five people for lunch, including her estranged husband Simon. However, Simon cancelled at the last minute. After eating the meal, four guests fell seriously ill with vomiting and diarrhoea. Gail and Heather died on August 4, and Don died a day later. Ian survived after two months of hospital care. The cause was death cap mushrooms, which are highly poisonous and damage the liver. These mushrooms, native to Europe, were seen near Patterson's home in Victoria around that time. They can cause liver failure within days. Even a small piece can kill. Cooking or drying doesn't remove the poison. During the trial, Ian told the court that Erin Patterson served the lunch on four grey plates for the guests. However, she used a different, orangey-tan plate for herself. Prosecutors in Erin Patterson's case said she had planned 'four calculated deceptions'. First, she faked having cancer to invite the guests. Second, she secretly added poison to the beef Wellingtons. Third, she pretended to be sick too. Fourth, she tried to hide the truth afterwards. Patterson bought a food dehydrator. CCTV footage captured her dumping it. However, it had her fingerprints and mushroom traces. She also reset her devices to delete proof. Her lawyer said the claims were 'ridiculous' and that she had no motive to kill the guests. She has no money issues, a big home and full custody of her kids, the lawyer argued. However, prosecutors didn't need to prove the motive behind the crime. They believe Patterson tried hard to make the poisoning look like an accident. But, the facts showed careful planning and efforts to destroy evidence. Erin Patterson, earlier expressed anger towards her in-laws in Facebook messages. In December 2022, she wrote she was fed up with Don and Gail for not supporting her during her marriage problems. She expressed frustration in strong words. Erin searched online for death cap mushroom sightings and visited those places. Her phone showed she bought a food dehydrator on the way back. Forensic experts found photos on her phone of mushrooms that looked like death caps on weighing scales.
RNZ News
08-07-2025
- RNZ News
Small Aussie town in spotlight after mushroom murderer found guilty
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about an otherwise sleepy regional town in country Victoria becoming the focus of global media attention after a jury returned a guilty verdict against the so-called mushroom killer who murdered her lunch guests with a poisoned Beef Wellington two years ago. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Qatar Tribune
07-07-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Australian woman found guilty on three charges of murder over mushroom meal
SydneycTypeface:> An Australian woman was found guilty on Monday on three charges of murder relating to a deadly mushroom-laced lunch she had served guests. The jury found 50-year-old Erin Patterson guilty on three charges of murder and one of attempted murder relating to the Beef Wellington lunch she had served in July 2023, according to Australian media reports. She had pleaded not guilty to the charges, arguing the incident was a tragic accident. Patterson was found guilty of murder in relation to the death of her former in-laws and her former mother-in-law's sister. The trio died in hospital days after eating the meal. She was found guilty on a charge of attempted murder relating to Heather's husband Ian, who was taken to hospital in a critical condition but survived. The mother of two children was arrested in November 2023, and her house was searched. Over two months, the jury heard from more than 50 witnesses, including the two families, medical experts, a fungi scientist and Erin Patterson. The Beef Wellington was found to have contained highly poisonous death cap mushrooms. (DPA)
