Case against Erin Patterson is ‘overwhelming’ and mushroom killer’s appeal should be dismissed, prosecutors say
Summary
Victoria’s highest court is reviewing Erin Patterson’s appeal against her conviction for three murders and an attempted murder involving poison mushrooms. Prosecutors argue the original case was very strong and want the court to dismiss her appeal and increase her sentence to life imprisonment without parole.Key Facts
- Erin Patterson was convicted for the murders of her estranged husband’s parents and his aunt using poison mushrooms.
- She was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years.
- Patterson is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including issues with jury handling, evidence, and trial fairness.
- Prosecutors say the case against Patterson was clear and that her appeal arguments lack strong evidence.
- The prosecution is also appealing the sentence, saying it should be harsher with no chance of parole.
- Patterson was also convicted of attempting to murder Heather Wilkinson’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived.
- The court is hearing both Patterson’s appeal and the prosecution’s appeal on the sentence.
- Patterson is attending the court hearing remotely from a women’s prison.
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