Dr. Tom May
Dr. Tom May is a mushroom expert who provided key testimony during the trial of Erin Patterson, relating to the identification of the poisonous death cap mushrooms found in a food dehydrator linked to a fatal meal that resulted in the deaths of several individuals. His expertise was crucial in establishing the nature of the mushrooms involved in the case.
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Dr Tom May is an internationally renowned mushroom expert who testified about death cap mushrooms in the trial.
Erin Patterson trial hears of ‘four calculated deceptions’ at heart of mushroom lunch case as closing address begins | Victoria
United Kingdom· 2025-06-16
There was evidence from mycologist Dr Tom May that he had dried death cap mushrooms on a number of occasions.
Accused admits to buying food dehydrator but ‘not for death cap mushrooms’; prosecutors suggest Erin lied about feeding beef Wellington leftovers to her children
Australia· 2025-06-11
Dr Tom May provided evidence regarding the smell of dried death cap mushrooms during the trial.
Accused Victorian mushroom cook returns to the witness box for seventh day to give evidence on fatal beef Wellington lunchAustralia· 2025-06-11Dr Tom May testified that the mushrooms pictured were consistent with death caps.
Mushroom poisoning trial: Erin Patterson has her say in court over ‘tragic accident’
New Zealand· 2025-06-07
Dr. Tom May is a mushroom expert who testified about the mushrooms involved in the case.
Foraged mushrooms, fatal doses and food binges: the week Erin Patterson told her story to triple murder trial | VictoriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-06