Deadly Deception: How Poisoned Mushrooms Turned an Australian Dinner Into a Triple Murder Mystery

Whoever said “revenge is a dish best served cold” clearly never experienced family drama over a piping hot beef Wellington. Honestly, if your go-to move at a family dinner is lacing the entrée with death-cap mushrooms, maybe skip hosting next Thanksgiving—just a wild thought . But here we are, reading about an Australian woman who decided to turn high cuisine into true crime. Is it the world’s most cutthroat bake-off, or are we all just one awkward in-law away from going full Agatha Christie with a puff pastry twist? Let’s take a closer look at a story where murder meets Michelin, and dinner rolls, well, take on a whole new meaning. LEARN MORE.

An Australian woman was found guilty of murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives by serving them beef Wellington laced with death‑cap mushrooms. What do you think?

“Poisoning your in-laws is no reason to waste a perfectly good tenderloin.”

Theo Wong, Unemployed

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“You gotta get creative living in a country with such strict gun laws.”

Paul Engel, Ascot Knotter

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“That was my late husband’s favorite meal.”

Sarah York, Blurb Editor