Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson could make a final bid for freedom. What are the prospects of a high court appeal?
Erin Patterson, convicted in the 'mushroom murder' case, is considering a final appeal to Australia's High Court after her sentence was increased to life without parole. Legal experts suggest her chances of success are slim, as most special leave applications are rejected.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile example of the Australian judicial system's approach to sentencing for severe crimes.
Erin Patterson’s appeal against her murder and attempted murder convictions failed and the Victorian court of appeal increased her sentence to life without parole. Photograph: Anita Lester/Australian Associated Press (AAP/AP Erin Patterson’s appeal against her murder and attempted murder convictions failed and the Victorian court of appeal increased her sentence to life without parole. Photograph: Anita Lester/Australian Associated Press (AAP/AP Erin Patterson mushroom trial Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson could make a final bid for freedom. What are the prospects of a high court appeal? After attempt at acquittal or retrial was dismissed, Patterson has 28 days to lodge an application for special leave to appeal to Australia’s high court
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Prefer the Guardian on Google After losing her bid for a retrial, the mushroom murderer Erin Patterson could take her fight to the highest court in Australia.
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