Donald Patterson
Donald Patterson was a resident of Leongatha, Australia, and is known for being one of the victims in a high-profile murder case involving his daughter-in-law, Erin Patterson. He, along with his wife Gail and her sister Heather Wilkinson, tragically fell ill and died after allegedly consuming poisonous mushrooms served during a lunch hosted by Erin in 2023. The case has attracted significant media attention, making it one of the most notable criminal trials in recent Australian history.
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Donald Patterson is a director of the Rotary Club of St Andrew North Education Foundation.
Corporate Hands | Rotary Club of St Andrew North Education Foundation awards $280,000 in grants to needy students | News
Jamaica· 2025-10-16
Donald Patterson was one of the victims killed by Erin Patterson.
Australian ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson sentenced to minimum of 33 years in prison
Canada· 2025-09-08
Donald Patterson was one of the victims who became ill after eating the contaminated meal prepared by Erin Patterson.
Court releases video extract of Erin Patterson police interview for the first time
Australia· 2025-08-08
Donald Patterson was one of the three elderly relatives murdered by Erin Patterson.
Australian Erin Patterson convicted of mushroom murders
Guyana· 2025-07-07
Donald Patterson was murdered by Erin Patterson using poisonous mushrooms.
Un jurado de Australia declara a una mujer culpable de asesinar a varios familiares con setas venenosas | Internacional
Spain· 2025-07-07Donald Patterson was one of the victims who died after being poisoned at a lunch hosted by Erin Patterson.
Australsk kvinne dømt for tre soppdrap
Norway· 2025-07-07Donald Patterson is one of the victims in the mushroom murders case.
‘Mushroom murders’ verdict nears - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-06-26
Donald Patterson is another victim in the case against Erin Patterson.
Australian accused in mushroom murders disputes accounts of fatal lunchCanada· 2025-06-10Donald Patterson was one of the victims who died after the fatal lunch prepared by Erin Patterson.
Woman may have accidentally served foraged mushrooms in deadly lunch that killed three, court hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-04Donald Patterson is one of the victims allegedly murdered by Erin Patterson.
Australian woman accused of mushroom murders gives her account of fatal lunchCanada· 2025-06-04Donald Patterson is one of the victims allegedly murdered by Erin Patterson.
Australian woman accused of mushroom murders breaks down in courtCanada· 2025-06-03Donald Patterson was one of the guests who died after consuming the toxic mushrooms.
Hun serverte en dødelig beef Wellington. Nå vekker rettssaken oppsikt verden rundt.Norway· 2025-05-01Donald Patterson was one of the guests who died after consuming the toxic meal.
Hun serverte en dødelig beef Wellington. Nå vekker rettssaken oppsikt verden rundt.Norway· 2025-05-01Donald Patterson is another victim who allegedly died after the toxic meal prepared by Erin Patterson.
Alleged Australian mushroom murderer faked cancer diagnosis to lure victims, prosecutors claimCanada· 2025-04-30Donald Patterson was another family member who died after the alleged poisoning incident.
‘Mushroom murder’ trial: Defense claims death of lunch guests was a ‘terrible accident’
United States· 2025-04-30Donald Patterson is another victim allegedly murdered by Erin Patterson.
Ξεκίνησε η δίκη για το φονικό γεύμα με μανιτάρια
Greece· 2025-04-29Donald Patterson was one of the three elderly people allegedly murdered by Erin Patterson.
‘Mushroom murder’ trial begins for woman accused of killing lunch guests in AustraliaUnited States· 2025-04-29