Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions
The Victorian Court of Appeal is set to deliver a judgment on Erin Patterson's appeal against her conviction for the 'mushroom murders.' Patterson was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning three people at a lunch in 2023.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal matter involving multiple homicides, and the court's decision will determine if the original conviction stands or if a retrial is required.
Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson arriving at a court hearing in 2025. Patterson was last year sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson. Photograph: Getty Images Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson arriving at a court hearing in 2025. Patterson was last year sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson. Photograph: Getty Images Erin Patterson mushroom trial Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions Victorian court of appeal to hand down judgment on triple-murderer’s conviction and sentence after her lawyers argued she was denied fair trial
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