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Australian Court Orders Erin Patterson to Die in Prison for Mushroom Murders
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Australian Court Orders Erin Patterson to Die in Prison for Mushroom Murders

Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against triple murder convictions and been resentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The Victorian Court of Appeal rejected her legal team's seven grounds for appeal, ruling that her crimes were 'extraordinarily cold and calculated.' Patterson, who poisoned three relatives and attempted to kill a fourth with death cap mushrooms in 2023, will now remain in prison for the rest of her life.

via CNN|
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Appeal court hears arguments over jury hotel mix-up in Erin Patterson murder case
world2 months ago

Appeal court hears arguments over jury hotel mix-up in Erin Patterson murder case

Erin Patterson’s legal team argued that her conviction for murdering three relatives with death cap mushrooms should be overturned due to a 'catastrophic' failure to separate jurors from prosecution staff during deliberations. Prosecutors countered that no communication occurred, while also appealing her 33-year parole period as inadequate. The court heard arguments on speculative evidence regarding mushroom foraging and unfair cross-examination, with a decision expected in weeks.

via BBC|
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