Tom May
Tom May is an internationally recognized mycologist and principal research scientist at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, who testified in a court case regarding the identification of death cap mushrooms. His insights on the characteristics and dangers of these mushrooms were instrumental in understanding the potential risks associated with their consumption.
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Dr Tom May is a mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens and an expert witness at the Erin Patterson trial.
The amazing world of fungi – in pictures | Art and design
United Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Mushroom expert Tom May outside court on May 14.
What mobile phone records and data tell us about whether Patterson foraged death cap mushrooms
Australia· 2025-07-07
Tom May is a mycologist whose posts about death cap mushrooms were referenced in the trial.
Prosecutor suggests accused mushroom cook deviated from beef Wellington recipe and faked cancer diagnosis, as court hears closing argumentsAustralia· 2025-06-16
Tom May, a mushroom expert, discussed the challenges of accurately identifying mushrooms during the trial.
tip manager tells court of dehydrator found in e-waste bin; expert kept leftovers in home fridge after testing beef Wellington meal, court toldAustralia· 2025-05-14
Tom May is an internationally recognized mushroom expert who provided information about death cap mushrooms.
Accused says she only used store-bought mushrooms in fatal Beef Wellington lunch as jury hears evidence from son’s friend, toxicologists and hospital staffAustralia· 2025-05-13
