 A forensic psychologist has said there are potential 'red flags' everywhere in the case of three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning. Erin Patterson, 48, had cooked a beef wellington lunch at her home in Leongatha, in Victoria's Gippsland region on July 29, that allegedly contained death cap mushrooms. Ms Patterson's parents-in-law Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, died after eating the lunch, as did Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, days later in hospital. Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson, 68, has been left in a critical condition. Ms Patterson's estranged Simon Patterson was initially invited to the lunch but pulled out at the last minute. Erin Patterson, who cooked the meal, has not yet been charged with anything has maintained her innocence (Picture: Channel Nine) Parents-in-law Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, died after eating the lunch Heather Wilkinson, Gail's sister, also died after the meal and her husband Ian remains in a critical condition While police have only said Ms Patterson is a person of interest, nor is there any intention to suggest that Erin tried to poison Simon, nor it is suggested she intentionally poisoned her in-laws or was responsible for her husband's three relatives' deaths, experienced psychologist Tim Watson-Munro says there are potential 'red flags' he believes need to be investigated. He told the Australian 'I'm not a big believer in coincidences' before listing a number of issues. Mr Watson-Munro, who has assessed some of Australia's biggest criminal offenders is concerned about key aspects of the death cap mushrooms case. The first 'red flag' comes in the fact that Ms Patterson's former husband almost died twice last year from gastric-related complications. Also, according to Ms Patterson's own police statement, she has in turn questioned whether she poisoned his parents and aunt, it){kind=link}
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A forensic psychologist has said there are potential ‘red flags’ everywhere in the case of three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning.
Erin Patterson, 48, had cooked a beef wellington lunch at her home in Leongatha, in Victoria’s Gippsland region on July 29, that allegedly contained death cap mushrooms.
Ms Patterson’s parents-in-law Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, died after eating the lunch, as did Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, days later in hospital.
Heather’s husband Ian Wilkinson, 68, has been left in a critical condition.