Erin Patterson appeal live: prosecutors to seek life in prison without parole for triple murderer
Summary
Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for three murders and one attempted murder linked to poisoning with death cap mushrooms. The court is reviewing if certain evidence should have been allowed at trial and considering a request from prosecutors to impose a life sentence without parole. A decision will be made later.Key Facts
- Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a 33-year minimum before parole for killing three people and attempting to kill a fourth with poison mushrooms.
- The murders involved her estranged husband’s parents and his aunt; one victim survived after hospital treatment.
- Patterson is appealing seven grounds against her convictions.
- Prosecutors are appealing her sentence, saying it is too lenient and asking for life without parole.
- Evidence discussed includes mobile phone tower data and reports of poisonous mushrooms from a public website.
- The prosecution argued this evidence showed Patterson could have obtained the lethal mushrooms.
- The appeal hearing is taking place via video link from a maximum security women’s prison.
- A verdict on the appeal will be announced at a future date.
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