Erin Patterson, 50, said she disposed of the food dehydrator at a local tip because she feared she would be blamed for making her relatives ill and her children would be taken from her.

Erin Patterson testified Tuesday that she vomited up the deadly mushroom lunch that she served to family members in Australia.

Erin Patterson, 50, said she disposed of the food dehydrator at a local tip because she feared she would be blamed for making her relatives ill and her children would be taken…

Erin Patterson denies intentionally putting toxic fungi into a home-cooked meal to kill her relatives.

Accused told court the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even died