Family of Erin Patterson’s victims say mushroom trial media frenzy fed off their suffering | The Weekly Beast

Fri, 29 Aug 2025

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As Erin Patterson faced a plea hearing on Monday, several of her victims’ families told the court how the media’s interest in the case had exacerbated their suffering.

The daughter of Heather and Ian Wilkinson, Ruth Dubois, said the media’s behaviour had changed the way she interacts with people, leaving her isolated.