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Emily Woods

Judge dismisses juror in fatal mushroom cook trial

One of 15 jurors has been dismissed from the murder trial of Erin Patterson. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A juror has been dismissed from Erin Patterson's triple murder trial after a judge was told they discussed the case with family and friends.

Justice Christopher Beale discharged one of 15 jurors, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, from the court in regional Victoria on Thursday morning.

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