Ashley and Brit discuss the Erin Patterson case, where four people experienced severe food poisoning after a lunch at Erin's house, resulting in three deaths. The symptoms pointed to death cap mushrooms, but Erin claimed she bought them from a store. Suspicion grew when Erin's story unraveled, revealing she had foraged for mushrooms, lied about having cancer to gather her family, and disposed of a dehydrator with traces of the deadly fungi. Ashley and Brit discuss the evidence against Erin, including deleted phone data, conflicting stories about her relationship with her in-laws, and her changing statements to the police. The trial became a media spectacle, with Erin taking the stand to explain her actions, but ultimately, she was convicted of murder and attempted murder.
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