An Australian woman accused of murdering three people with a toxic mushroom-laced lunch rejected offers of help before serving the dish, the sole guest to survive the deadly meal has told a court.
Erin Patterson, 50, is charged with murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband with a poisonous beef Wellington in 2023.
She is also charged with the attempted murder of Baptist pastor Ian Wilkinson, who recovered after a lengthy stay in hospital.
Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Mr Wilkinson was questioned as Ms Patterson’s trial entered its second week.
Ms Patterson seemed “reluctant” for her guests to rummage around in the pantry…