Erin Patterson Audio - Part 2: The Sentence

Lake Cargelligo triple shooting, NSW Julian Ingram, 37, remains at large following the shooting deaths of Sophie Quinn, 25, her partner John Harris, 32, and Quinn’s aunt Nerida Quinn in Lake Cargelligo. The attacks occurred within minutes at two locations, with a 19-year-old bystander injured in crossfire. Ingram was on bail for domestic violence offences at the time and has a history of violent crime. Police have launched an ongoing manhunt, warning that he is dangerous and familiar with the local terrain. All victims were members of the local Indigenous community.Disappearance of Celine Cremer, Tasmania Belgian traveller Celine Cremer went missing in 2023 near Philosopher Falls, Tasmania. Independent searchers recovered items including a mobile phone and a glass bottle, with DNA testing ongoing. No confirmed sightings have occurred since her disappearance, and the case remains unresolved.Death of William Fenner, NT Jake Fenner, 32, was sentenced to three years in prison for causing the death of his father, William Fenner, in 2023. The incident involved a violent altercation at their home, resulting in William Fenner drowning in the family pool. Fenner had already spent over two years in custody, with his sentence backdated.Drive-by shooting of Ater Good, VIC Three men have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ater Good, who was fatally shot near Fitzroy Police Station on January 3. Police are investigating potential links to an earlier stabbing outside a Carlton restaurant. The accused are in custody and awaiting court appearances.Jack’s Law Weapon Seizures, QLD Queensland police report that over 900 weapons have been removed from public areas in six months under Jack’s Law, which allows warrantless metal detector checks in high-risk zones. The operation resulted in over 1,200 arrests and 2,400 charges. The law aims to prevent violent incidents in public spaces.Naomi Tekea Craig, WA Perth teacher Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, faces charges of sexual offences against a minor, including allegedly giving birth to a student’s child. Craig was previously charged with sexual penetration of a child and possession of child exploitation material. Additional charges are expected, and DNA testing has been conducted. The case has prompted her suspension and generated widespread concern regarding child safety in educational settings.Mark Dennis SC, NSW Sydney barrister Mark Dennis, 60, has been charged with possession and accessing child abuse material. He was arrested at Sydney Airport following intelligence-led screening. Dennis has been released on strict bail and ceased legal practice pending further court proceedings.Death of Tim Picton, WA Former Labor political strategist Tim Picton, 36, died after spending three weeks in a coma following an alleged one-punch assault outside a Northbridge nightclub. The accused, 20-year-old Brodie Jake Dewar, faces an upgraded manslaughter charge. The case highlights the risks associated with single-blow assaults.Illicit Drug Seizures, National A joint report from the Australian Border Force and AFP detailed the interception of over 25 tonnes of illicit drugs in the past year, including methamphetamine, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, and heroin, valued at approximately $8.5 billion. Authorities reported innovative smuggling methods and emphasized ongoing efforts to prevent drugs from reaching Australian communities.Stewart Burchell, WA Former Broome pub manager Stewart Patrick Burchell, 52, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for rape and indecent assault of five female staff members at the Roebuck Bay Hotel between 2017 and 2023. The offences involved abuse of his managerial authority, with some victims feeling unable to report the conduct due to employment or visa concerns. Burchell also received a $7,000 fine and a lifetime restraining order. Parole eligibility is in 2029.

Blue Poison brings you straight into the realities of frontline life — without the sugar-coating.Hosted by Bri Allen, the show exposes what really happens when the uniform comes off: the struggles, the stress, the impact on relationships, the emotional toll, and the stories that rarely get spoken aloud.Through open conversations, the series examines the pressures, challenges, and human side of service roles — the parts the public rarely sees.If you want honesty, depth, and conversations that stay with you long after you press play — this is your place.

Podcast Preview: Blue Poison brings you straight into the realities of frontline life — without the sugar-coating.Hosted by Bri Allen, the show exposes what really happens when the uniform comes off: the struggles, the stress, the impact on relationships, the emotional toll, and the stories that rarely get spoken aloud.In this episode, we examine two murders in the Northern Territory, decades apart, both committed by men experiencing severe mental disturbance.Case 1, 1983: In Darwin, police were called to a vacant lot near Lameroo Lodge after a woman was found dead. The killer was Andy Albury.Case 2, 2016: At Connors Well, a remote roadside rest stop north of Alice Springs, a French tourist was fatally stabbed. The attacker was Pande Veleski.Both incidents were sudden, unprovoked, and left lasting impact on the victims’ families.

Death in Custody – Shannon Daniel Norgate Shannon Daniel Norgate, 28, was found unresponsive inside Maryborough Correctional Centre and later died in hospital. Two fellow inmates have been charged with murder, with proceedings ongoing.Suspicious Disappearance – Charlie Park Charlie Park, 66 at the time, vanished in Boulder, WA, in 2012. Police treat the case as suspicious and continue to appeal for information. Investigators are reviewing new leads, including previously overlooked graffiti linked to Park.Alleged Attempted Murder Plot – Lisa Lines Lisa Lines, 45, appeared in South Australia’s Supreme Court facing charges over an alleged attempted murder plot against a former partner. She has pleaded not guilty, and the case remains before the courts.Historical Disappearance – Eloise Worledge Eight-year-old Eloise Worledge disappeared from Beaumaris in 1976. Questions remain over whether a nearby known sexual offender was properly investigated. Police continue to treat the case as open.Stabbing – Western Sydney Party A 16-year-old was charged with attempted murder following a brawl and stabbing at an Airbnb party in western Sydney. Multiple other teenagers were also arrested.Manslaughter – Vikrant Thakur Vikrant Thakur, 42, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his wife Supriya Thakur but not guilty to murder. The case is ongoing, with further court proceedings scheduled.Suspicious Death – Velvet Pesu Velvet Pesu, a 46-year-old carer in Buccan, QLD, was found dead during a welfare check. A 36-year-old man, known to her, has been arrested in NSW and may be extradited to face murder charges.Suspicious Discovery – Phillip Island Human Remains Police are investigating after a human skull was found in a Phillip Island backyard. Forensic testing is underway, and the discovery has reignited attention on the 1986 disappearance of Vivienne Cameron.

The case no longer sits in the realm of investigation. The evidence has been tested. The verdict delivered. What remains is the court’s reasoning.This episode centres on the sentencing remarks of the judge—delivered after the trial has concluded and responsibility has been determined.There is no reconstruction here, and no analysis.Only the language of the court, setting out how the outcome was reached and what follows from it.This is the sentence.

The case is already known. A lunch in regional Victoria. Beef Wellington. Mushrooms. Three deaths. One survivor.What followed became a major criminal investigation. This episode returns to the period immediately after the meal.First, a hospital doctor, speaking after Erin Patterson presents for treatment.Then, Erin Patterson in a police interview, as investigators begin their work.

Mini Episode. Season 5 Coming Soon.In December 1996, a family-run jewellery business in Melbourne’s Century Building, on Swanston Street, became the focus of a serious police investigation. A father, mother, and son were working together in their office when a violent incident occurred. A man was present at the scene and reported what he had experienced, prompting investigators to piece together exactly what had happened.Nearly twenty years earlier, in March 1978, another Swanston Street building, the Manchester Unity Building, was the scene of a separate violent incident involving jewellers and a customer. Both cases took place in busy city-centre offices and required detailed police investigations to establish the circumstances and sequence of events.This episode covers both incidents: the 1996 Century Building case involving the Pin family, and the 1978 Manchester Unity Building case.

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Bondi Beach, Sydney. One of Australia’s most recognisable coastal locations. A public beach on the eastern edge of the city, bordered by residential streets, parks, and a large pedestrian promenade. Routinely crowded, particularly in summer, it regularly hosts public events. The beach sits beside Archer Park and the Bondi Pavilion, an area commonly used for festivals and community gatherings. The space is open, exposed, and visible from surrounding roads and elevated walkways. On the evening of 14 December 2025, a public event was underway. Around one thousand people were present. Families, children, elderly couples. The beach remained open. The sun was still up. At 6:47 p.m., gunfire began.

Christmas is usually a time of warmth, family, and celebration—a time when loved ones come together to share meals, exchange gifts, and make memories. But for the Wake family in Tasmania, the holiday of 2021 would be anything but ordinary. Tensions that had been simmering for years between Darren and his former wife, Rachel, came to a devastating head. What should have been a day of joy and togetherness instead became a day of fear, anger, and unimaginable loss—a Christmas that would leave scars on everyone involved, especially their children.Darren and Rachel Wake married in 2001. They separated ten years later, in 2011, and divorced in 2012. In the years that followed, their relationship remained difficult, particularly around parenting arrangements for their son, Gabriel, who had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.In 2016, the Family Court made formal parenting orders, establishing a shared custody arrangement—one week with each parent. Over time, that arrangement shifted, as the children grew older and began to exercise their own judgment about where they wished to live.In mid-2019, when Romany turned seventeen, she chose to live with her mother full-time. Between 2020 and 2021, Gabriel lived with Darren full-time for approximately twelve months. This arrangement occurred at Darren’s insistence.In April 2021, Gabriel decided he wanted to return to living with his mother full-time. He told others his decision was driven by Darren’s behaviour—behaviour he experienced as angry, aggressive, and emotionally manipulative. Gabriel became frightened of his father, and he later said that Rachel had also expressed fear of Darren. Those fears would prove to be well-founded.