The Trial of Erin Patterson

Part of The Crime Desk's ongoing 'The Trial' strand, this season follows the trial of Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three of her in-laws by lacing a beef Wellington lunch with death cap mushrooms. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards, it's day-by-day courtroom coverage of one of the most closely followed trials in recent memory.

Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.

The Trial of Erin Patterson is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.

We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.

The Trial of Erin Patterson is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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