Case Details
Who was the defendant in the case?
A. Ian Wilkinson
B. Erin Patterson
C. Don Patterson
D. Heather Wilkinson
B. Erin Patterson
Amatoxins mainly attack the ______.
A. Heart and lungs
B. Brain and stomach
C. Liver and kidneys
D. Skin and muscles
C. Liver and kidneys
What is the main toxin in the death cap mushroom also scientifically known as (Amanita phalloides)?
A. Orellanine
B. Gyromitrin
C. Alpha Amanitin
D. Muscarine
C. Alpha Amanitin
Which organ is mainly responsible for filtering blood?
A. Kidneys
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Large intestine
A. Kidneys
During the trial, Erin Patterson was convicted of how many total of counts of murder and attempted murder ?
A. 2 counts of murder, 2 counts of attempted murder
B. 3 counts of murder, 1 count of attempted murder
C. 1 count of murder, 3 counts of attempted murder
D. 3 counts of murder, 5 counts of attempted murder
B. 3 counts of murder, 1 count of attempted murder
What toxin was identified in the victims?
A. Cyanide
B. Amatoxins
C. Arsenic
D. Methanol
B. Amatoxins
What was discovered in the garbage dump that raised suspicion?
A. A cooking knife
B. A food dehydrator
C. A mushroom basket
D. A bottle of poison
B. A food dehydrator
What is the estimated lethal dose of amatoxins or Alpha Amanitin?
A. 0.5 mg/kg
B. 0.1 mg/kg
C. 0.67 mg/kg
D. 0.01 mg/kg
B. 0.1 mg/kg
What is the main reason as to why mushrooms are generally not advised to be foraged?
A. Risk of fungal infection
B. Risk of misidentification
C. Risk of improper preparation
D. None of the above
B. Risk of misidentification
On what primary basis did the prosecution secure a conviction despite the lack of a “Smoking gun” confession ?
A. Eyewitness testimony of her picking the mushrooms
B. A recorded phone call confession
C. Circumstantial evidence and inconsistent statement
D. Recipe from an Asian grocery store for dry mushrooms
C. Circumstantial evidence and inconsistent statement
When did the incident occur?
A. July 29, 2023
B. August 2, 2023
C. June 15, 2023
D. September 2023
A. July 29, 2023
Why was the poisoning difficult to recognize immediately?
A. The victims showed no symptoms
B. The poison had no smell or taste
C. The symptoms first looked like ordinary food poisoning
D. The victims refused medical treatment
C. The symptoms first looked like ordinary food poisoning
In the mechanism of toxicity, at which stage is does the toxin enter the bloodstream and transports directly to the liver through the portal vein?
A. Absorption
B. Inhibition of RNA Polyamerase
C. Cellular Necrosis
D. Liver Failure
A. Absorption
What is the color of the death cap poisoning antidote, indocyanine green?
A. Indigo
B. Cyan
C. Green
D. Orange
C. Green
In July 2025, the jury reached a “Guilty” verdict after deliberating for how long ?
A. Two hours
B. One Month
C. One week
D. One day
C. One week
Where did the incident take place?
A. Sydney, Australia
B. Leongatha, Victoria, Australia
C. Perth, Australia
D. Melbourne, Australia
B. Leongatha, Victoria, Australia
Which victim survived after receiving extensive medical treatment?
A. Don Patterson
B. Gail Patterson
C. Heather Wilkinson
D. Ian Wilkinson
D. Ian Wilkinson
On a cellular scale, what does Alpha Amanitin inhibit in the cell replication process?
A. DNA polymerase II
B. RNA polymerase II
C. DNA polymerase III
D. RNA polymerase I
B. RNA polymerase II
What was, for the longest time, thought to be the only solution against death cap poisoning?
A. Blood letting
B. Liver transplant
C. Penicillin
D. Euthanasia
B. Liver transplant
What was the specific final sentence handed down to Erin Patterson in September 2025 ?
A. 25 years
B. 33 years
C. 50 years
D. 82 years
B. 33 years
How was the poison administered?
A. Soup
B. Salad
C. Pasta
D. Beef Wellington
D. Beef Wellington
What was the mechanism of death in the victims?
A. Heart failure caused by infection
B. Brain damage caused by trauma
C. Multi-organ collapse due to severe liver failure
D. Respiratory failure caused by poisoning
C. Multi-organ collapse due to severe liver failure
In the clinical stages of poisoning, which phase does severe organ failure and bleeding disorders occur?
A. Latent Phase
B. Gastrointestinal Phase
C. Apparent Recovery Phase
D. Hepatorenal Phase
D. Hepatorenal Phase
What technique did researchers use to have human samples for testing antidotes?
A. CRISPR-cas6
B. CRISPR-cas7
C. CRISPR-cas8
D. CRISPR-cas9
D. CRISPR-cas9
Justices Christopher Beale described the crime during sentencing as a “gross breach” of What ?
A. Family etiquette
B. Hospitality
C. Privacy
D. Trust
D. Trust