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Fresh look at mushroom-murder case as Patterson appeal goes to court

Australian court in Melbourne begins hearing Erin Patterson's appeal against her murder conviction for serving lethal mushrooms at a lunch that killed three relatives; her team argues a substantial miscarriage of justice and seeks overturning the verdict, while prosecutors appeal her sentence as too lenient; the two-day hearing is being live-streamed, with Patterson watching by video from prison and a panel of three judges to decide the outcome.

via BBC|

#australian-appeal #erin-patterson #jury-irregularity

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Erin Patterson Sentenced to Life for Mushroom Murder

Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison for poisoning her family with deadly death cap mushrooms during a lunch, resulting in three deaths, with the motive still unknown and her appeal pending.

via The Times of India|

#crime #death-cap-mushrooms #erin-patterson

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Erin Patterson Sentenced to Life for Mushroom Murder

Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a 33-year non-parole period for the 2023 mushroom poisoning murders of three in-laws and attempted murder of a fourth, with all sentences served concurrently, and she may be eligible for parole in 2056 at age 83.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|

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world1 year ago•7 min saved

Erin Patterson Convicted of Mushroom Poisoning Murders in Australia

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of poisoning her estranged husband's parents and aunt with deadly mushrooms in a beef Wellington, resulting in three deaths and one survivor, after a jury deliberated in a high-profile case that involved forensic evidence and testimonies, with sentencing to follow.

via Al Jazeera|

#australian-court #death-cap-mushrooms #erin-patterson

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Australian Woman Convicted in Mushroom Poisoning Murder

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was convicted of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth with mushroom-laced meals, after a week-long jury deliberation, in a case that garnered significant media attention.

via NBC News|

#australia #court-conviction #erin-patterson

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Australian woman claims mushroom mishap was an attempt to spice up a bland lunch

Erin Patterson, on trial in Australia, claims she unknowingly served her in-laws a meal containing deadly death cap mushrooms, which led to three deaths, while prosecutors argue she deliberately poisoned them. She admits to foraging wild mushrooms and lying about her health, but denies murder, suggesting the poisoning was accidental. The trial continues as she defends her actions and motives.

via ABC News|

#australia #crime #death-cap-mushrooms

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Australian woman admits serving potentially deadly mushrooms to in-laws during court trial

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, admitted her lunch contained deadly death cap mushrooms, which she served to her in-laws and estranged husband’s relatives, amid allegations of deliberate poisoning, though she claims most mushrooms came from stores and denies murder charges.

via ABC News|

#australia #court-trial #death-caps

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Deadly Dining: Australian Charged After Mushroom Meal Claims Three Lives"

Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, has been charged with the murder of three elderly people and the attempted murder of five others after they allegedly consumed poisonous mushrooms at a lunch she hosted. The victims, including Patterson's ex-husband's parents, became ill and later died after the July 29 event in Leongatha. Patterson appeared in court and did not seek bail. The case will be heard in May 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and the deaths have drawn attention in Australia, where mushroom-related fatalities are uncommon.

via Reuters|

#australian-crime #crime #erin-patterson