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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: Mushrooms, Mayhem, and Murder - A Toxic Tale

Published: Oct. 15, 2023, 1 p.m.

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Several guests fall gravely ill and lose their lives after attending a meal hosted by Erin Patterson.

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Among the victims, the symptoms were immediate and severe, but curiously, Erin\'s symptoms did not align with the rest, casting a shadow of suspicion over her. In this episode of Body Bags, Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack dive into the twisted tale of the death cap mushroom, a case that sends shockwaves across Victoria, Australia.

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From exploring the forensic complexities of the case to uncovering the historical context of poisonings, Joe Scott and Dave guide listeners through a web of mysteries, detailed autopsy procedures, and the legal intricacies that come into play.\\xa0

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[00:00:20] Joseph Scott Morgan discusses various types of mushrooms, ending with the fatal death cap mushroom.

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[00:03:04] Dave Mack tells the story of Erin and Simon Patterson\'s split, the deadly lunch, and the unfolding drama.

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[00:05:11] A twist is revealed when Dave states that Erin\'s symptoms do not match those of the other guests.

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[00:08:01] Joe Scott discusses the challenges of identifying toxins in a body.

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[00:13:20] A pattern of people falling ill when Erin cooks, dating back to May 2022, is revealed.

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[00:15:36] Details are shared about the gruesome effects of toxins on the liver and kidneys.

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[00:18:44] Joe Scott contemplates intentional poisoning.

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[00:19:16] References to historical cases of poisoning with death cap mushrooms.

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[00:25:00] Morgan explains food identification even after digestion.

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[00:30:33] Insight into the role of pathologists adds legal dimensions.\\xa0

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[00:32:40] Questions about weaponizing common food items open a new line of inquiry.

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[00:33:21] Joe Scott emphasizes the importance of medical charting.

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[00:35:20] The investigation\'s scope broadens when considering other geographically close cases.

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