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Erin Patterson

Erin Patterson
The latest news and top stories on Erin Patterson, an Australian woman recently convicted in a high-profile case. She was found guilty by a Victorian Supreme Court jury of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by serving them a beef Wellington containing poisonous death cap mushrooms in July 2023. The victims included her former parents-in-law and an aunt, while an uncle survived. Her conviction followed an extensive trial where the prosecution presented evidence suggesting deliberate intent, contrasting with her defence of accidental poisoning. She now faces a potential life sentence.
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Australia’s mushroom murderer sentenced to life in jail, no parole for 33 years

Erin Patterson’s ‘failure to exhibit any remorse pours salt into all the victims’ wounds’, judge said.

‘Half alive’: sole survivor of Australia’s mushroom murders tells court of grief

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Australian chef says it’s ‘upsetting’ her recipe used in mushroom murders

Patterson tweaked chef Nagi Maehashi’s recipe when baking a poisonous beef dish that killed three people in 2023.

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