Till Death Do They Part: The Betty Broderick Story & The Death Cap Mushroom Murders: Erin Patterson

A bitter divorce turns deadly. A family lunch ends in suspected poisoning. And both stories are making headlines again.

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Autumn dives into the infamous Betty Broderick case following Betty’s recent death, revisiting the shocking murders that inspired “Till Death Do They Part.” Once labeled America’s most notorious scorned wife, Betty’s story of betrayal, obsession, custody battles, and revenge continues to divide public opinion decades later.

Then Erin unpacks the chilling Death Cap Mushroom Murders and the bizarre case of Erin Patterson, the Australian woman accused of serving a deadly mushroom lunch that left multiple family members dead. With a major new update at the end of the episode, the story continues to take shocking turns.

From crimes of passion to alleged poisoning, this episode explores two women at the center of media frenzy, courtroom drama, and public fascination.

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Takeaways

• Frustration and anger over a murder conviction being overturned
• The legacy of a murderer and the impact on future generations
• The fascination with famous cases and the desire for a deep dive into true crime
• The unraveling of a high-profile divorce leading to a tragic event Betty Broderick case: The case raises uncomfortable questions about emotional damage, responsibility for violence, and the dangerous consequences of understanding someone's pain.
• The Erin Patterson Death Cap Mushroom Murders case: The deliberate poisoning of guests at a lunch gathering resulted in three deaths and one survivor, leading to a complex legal battle and ongoing public fascination.

Chapters

• 00:00 Frustration and Anger
• 13:32 Unraveling of a High-Profile Divorce
• 32:58 The Betty Broderick Case
• 44:30 The Erin Patterson Death Cap Mushroom Murders