In pictures: The evidence in Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial
The Evidence Exposed
Mushroom Samples
During the trial, expert witnesses analyzed mushroom samples found at the crime scene and nearby areas. The samples were compared with those purchased by the defendant from a local market to determine whether they matched.
Forensic Testing
Forensic testing was performed on the clothing Patterson was wearing the night of the murder. The tests were to see if any mushroom spores had landed on her clothing, which would potentially be used as evidence.
Witness Testimony
Several witnesses were called to testify during the trial. Their statements were used to establish the timeline of events, as well as to identify the defendant's behavior and actions leading up to and on the night of the murder.
The Conclusion
No conclusion was provided in the original article as it is awaiting the trial results.
