Erin Patterson: Estranged husband Simon Patterson to break silence on mushroom chef killer in tell-all memoir

The estranged husband of triple murderer Erin Patterson is preparing to break his silence in an explosive tell-all memoir set for release this year.

Simon Patterson is expected to reveal his side of the horror saga that shocked the nation — including claims she tried to poison him multiple times.

The civil engineer has stayed largely silent for nearly three years after his wife murdered his parents Don and Gail Patterson, and aunt Heather Wilkinson.

They died after eating a deadly beef Wellington laced with toxic death cap mushrooms at the couple’s home in Leongatha in July 2023.

Simon’s uncle Ian Wilkinson was the only guest to survive.

The upcoming book is expected to detail Simon’s experiences during the relationship — including allegations, first revealed in 2023, that a string of meals prepared by Patterson left him fearing for his life.

The dishes are claimed to have included penne bolognese, chicken korma and a vegetable curry wrap.

During pre-trial hearings, Simon flagged that he was considering telling his story publicly, saying it could help a grieving community understand what happened.

“I think there are quite a few reasons why that would be a good idea,” he told the court.

He also asked for access to full court transcripts after proceedings, saying the process of dealing with the tragedy would take years.

At trial, Simon told the jury that he skipped the fatal lunch because he felt “too uncomfortable” to attend, though legal restrictions meant he could not disclose all details at the time.

More serious allegations — including claims Patterson had previously tried to poison him — were ultimately not put before the jury after prosecutors dropped three attempted murder charges.