Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Rolling updates as Erin Patterson tells murder trial her side of the story following fatal beef Wellington lunch
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Erin Patterson to enter witness box for fourth straight day
Erin Patterson will resume giving evidence in her murder trial shortly after today's proceedings kick off at 10.30am.
Lead defence barrister Colin Mandy SC is expected to finish questioning his client before the prosecution lead by Dr Nanette Rogers SC (pictured) will have an opportunity to cross-examine the accused killer.
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