Hunting Justice

True Crime Australia

Get compelling docos, podcasts, features and more with our new home for crime shows: Hunting Justice.

ABOUT THE MUSHROOM COOK: In 2023, in the small Victorian town of Leongatha, a family sat down for a beef wellington lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon. Hours later, four of the guests were struck down with illness. Within days, three were dead. Over three compelling seasons of The Mushroom Cook, follow our journalists as they piece together the case and cover the trial and the appeal of the cook, Erin Patterson.

ABOUT THE EASEY STREET MURDERS: In 1977, in the heart of Melbourne, friends Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were both stabbed to death in a frenzied ambush inside their home, on Easey Street in Collingwood. Over a six-part series of mini-docos, podcasts and features, we go back to the Sues’ childhood, their move to the city, their shocking deaths and the many attempts by police and forensic investigators to find justice for Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au and easeystreetmurders.com.au. To unlock bonus content from Hunting Justice, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts or heraldsun.com.au.

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S4 · E3
August 20 · 19 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | The push for life without parole
It was the final day of Erin Patterson's appeal and the prosecutors spent hours picking apart the defence’s arguments. Then, it was time for their own appeal - time to explain why the convicted murderer should die behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S4 · E2
August 19 · 25 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | The seven grounds
In the first day of Erin Patterson's highly anticipated appeal, her new defence barristers took aim at seven things they say hurt their client's case. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S4 · E1
August 15 · 16 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Appeal | The date is set
Erin Patterson is set for another date with the courts as appeal judges ready to hear her case. The Mushroom Cook's Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella and Anthony Dowsley are back to discuss the case so far and what could happen next. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E7
March 26 · 3 min
The Easey Street Murders Bonus Episode - The latest on the case
Host Olivia Jenkins gives a quick update on a recent hearing and what's next. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E6
March 17 · 24 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 6: Arrest in Rome
After years of the Easey St case sitting in limbo Victoria Police scramble to get to Europe to arrest a man over the crime. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E5
March 17 · 22 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 5: In the blood
As the trail of the Easey Street killer goes cold, detectives turn to DNA analysis to keep the case alive. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E4
March 17 · 30 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 4: Suspects and coincidences
Many people knew the two Sues before their brutal murders, and it would be up to investigators to sift through the many persons of interest. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E3
March 17 · 29 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 3: On January 10
One day, the neighbours of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett woke up to hear a baby crying. On that day, police would start to unravel the true horror that went on at Easey Street. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E2
March 17 · 25 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 2: Sues in the City
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett settle into their new life in Melbourne's bustling, and sometimes dangerous suburb of Collingwood. Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S3 · E1
March 17 · 23 min
The Easey Street Murders Ep 1: Country Girls
Before they became the victims of the notorious Easey Street Murders, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were two outgoing girls growing up in the centre of a circle of friends in Victoria's north Get our mini-documentary, features and background info at: easeystreetmurders.com.au huntingjustice.com.au Feedback or something to tell us? Email the Hunting Justice team: heraldsuncrime@news.com.au To reach Olivia Jenkins securely: oliviajenkins98@protonmail.com WhatsApp/Signal/Threema: +61 423 519 908 Join Crime and Courts | Herald Sun on Facebook for the latest crime news and developments https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326492540914185 Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E66
February 23 · 2 min
Introducing Hunting Justice
We're making some changes to the Mushroom Cook feed so we can bring you more compelling true crime stories. To outline what we have in store, Mushroom Cook Brooke Grebert-Craig talks with crime reporter Olivia Jenkins. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E65
Nov 28, 2025 · 11 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | The Appeal: The grounds
As the year draws to a close, the team explores the latest updates in the ongoing Mushroom Cook saga. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E64
Oct 9, 2025 · 21 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | The Appeal: The case continues
It's confirmed. Triple murderer Erin Patterson will appeal her convictions and Crown prosecutors will appeal her sentence. The Mushroom Cook team sits down with a special guest to unpack what this all means. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E63
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | The sentence and the statement
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has learnt her fate, with Justice Christopher Beale sentencing the triple murderer to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years. His words were live-streamed to the public, but from the steps of the courthouse, sole survivor Ian Wilkinson had some words of his own. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E62
Sep 5, 2025 · 9 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | The "brilliant but unhinged" Erin Scutter
Erin Patterson is awaiting sentence. But as the world waits to hear her future, The Mushroom Cook team dives into her past. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E61
Aug 25, 2025 · 20 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | Murder, mercy and misery
In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E60
Aug 8, 2025 · 48 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | Inside the allegations Erin tried to poison Simon
Veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley is joined by court reporter Ashley Argoon to discuss allegations that Erin Patterson tried to poison her estranged husband on numerous occasions. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E60
Aug 8, 2025 · 26 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | The Record of Interview
Shortly after the infamous mushroom lunch, Erin Patterson was interviewed by police - an interview we can now play to you. These are her words, and this is her voice. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E59
Aug 8, 2025 · 19 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | What the jury didn't know
A trip to the tip, a doctor's testimony and information on “common homicidal poisons” were all raised in pre-trial, but this evidence – and more – was kept secret from the jury. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E58
Jul 31, 2025 · 10 min
The Mushroom Cook - The Trial | A money matter
While Erin Patterson awaits sentencing over the mushroom lunch, another potential legal standoff is on the horizon. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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