Erin Patterson appeal live: mushroom murderer to challenge convictions over fatal beef wellington lunch
Summary
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband and trying to kill a fourth during a lunch. She is appealing her conviction, while the state is appealing the prison sentence she received.Key Facts
- Erin Patterson was convicted by a jury in Victoria for three murders and one attempted murder.
- The victims were her estranged husband’s parents and aunt.
- The attempted murder victim survived after weeks in the hospital.
- Patterson received a life sentence with no parole for 33 years.
- Patterson is appealing her conviction in the highest court of Victoria.
- The state’s director of public prosecutions is appealing the prison sentence, saying it is too low.
- The appeal hearing is expected to last two days.
- The case is known as the "mushroom murderer" trial because of the fatal lunch.
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