Why Australia can’t look away from the mushroom murder trial

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The Erin Patterson “mushroom murder trial” has captivated Australia like few cases before it.

What began as a family lunch in rural Victoria ended in three deaths, one near-fatality — and endless speculation.

But beyond the headlines and courtroom drama lies a deeper question: why did this case grip us so tightly?

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