BONUS: Mushroom Poisoning Mystery - Erin Patterson Analysed

At the time of recording, three people have died and one is seriously ill after eating a meal prepared by Erin Patterson. Erin is totally fine, so what went on? Looking at Erin’s statements in a TV interview could provide some answers. Watch the original video here https://www.news.com.au/national/vict...#ErinPatterson

Contact details and more - neveratruerword.com Interview transcript:

Q: Can you tell us about the meal that you cooked?

Erin: I'm so devastated by what's happened by the loss of Don and... Don is still in the hospital, the loss of Ian and Heather and Gail who are some of the best people that I've ever met. Gail is like...

Press:Take your time.

Erin: Gail is the mum that I didn't have because my mum passed away 4 years ago. And Gail's never been anything but good and kind to me. And Ian and Heather were some of the best people I've ever met. They never did anything wrong to me, and I'm so devastated about what's happened.

Q: Can you tell us...

Erin: And the loss to the community and to the families and to my own children who've lost their grandmother

Q: Can you tell us a bit more about the lunch?

Erin: What I can tell you is that I just can't fathom what has happened. I just can't fathom what has happened. That Ian and Heather have lost their lives and Gail has lost her life and Don is still in hospital. And I pray, I pray that he pulls through because my children love him.

Q: And you must be pretty shaken up by this as well.

Erin: I'm devastated. I loved them. And I can't believe that this has happened and I'm so sorry that they have lost their lives. I just can't believe it. I just can't believe it.

Q: Can you tell us where the mushrooms came from?

Erin: I just ask you to leave me alone now please.

Q: Police say you're a suspect. Do you have anything to say about that?

Erin: Yes, I say I didn't do anything. I love them. And I'm devastated they're gone. And I have hope with every fiber of my being that Don pulls through. That's what I have to say.

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