The alleged weapon of a beef Wellington with poisonous mushrooms added further intrigue to the story. Photo shows An illustration of Erin Patterson with her face inside the shape of a mushroom.

Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court almost ... Wilkinson died after allegedly eating a poisonous beef wellington dish at her home on July 29 last year.

The start of a murder trial can be nerve-racking. There is usually a large group of media at the court precinct, the accused person is placed in the dock and a jury is chosen. In Patterson's trial, ...