Australia Family Poisoning: Police Arrest Woman Suspected Of Serving Deadly Mushrooms
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Australian police arrested the woman at the centre of a mushroom meal mystery that left three people dead and a local preacher fighting for his life.
The Australian woman linked to a mushroom lunch in regional Victoria, which is believed to have led to the deaths of three people, has been arrested. Erin Patterson, aged 49, was arrested at her residence in Leongatha, located in the Gippsland region, around 8 am and subsequently transported to a nearby police station. As of now, no charges have been filed against her.
This arrest marks the most recent development in a compelling saga that has captivated the nation's attention and brought the small rural town of Leongatha, situated 110 kilometers (70 miles) southwest of Melbourne, into the limelight.
"Homicide squad detectives have arrested a woman this morning as part of their investigation into the deaths of three people following an incident in Leongatha earlier this year," Victoria police said in a statement.
