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Mushroom murderer tried to kill husband with pasta, cookies and curry, court was told

Mushroom murderer tried to kill husband with pasta, cookies and curry, court was told

In a shocking case, a woman named Kuntal Patel was accused of trying to kill her husband, Simon Patterson, using various food items laced with a deadly toxin - muscarine, found in certain mushrooms. The court heard that one of her alleged attempts left Patterson in a coma, with his family being told twice to say their goodbyes. Patel was charged with attempted murder after she allegedly tried to poison her husband on multiple occasions by adding the toxic substance to his pasta, cookies, and curry. The prosecution claimed that Patel's motive was to inherit her husband's wealth and start a new life with her boyfriend. The case has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the extreme and dangerous lengths some individuals may go to in order to achieve their personal goals. The trial is ongoing, and the court is expected to closely examine the evidence and determine the appropriate course of action.

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