Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions
Summary
Victoria’s Court of Appeal is due to rule on Friday on Erin Patterson’s appeal against her convictions for three murders and one attempted murder. The court will also consider whether her life sentence, with a 33-year non-parole period, should be increased; the convictions appeal could lead to a retrial or acquittal, or leave the convictions in place.Key Facts
- Patterson was convicted of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson after serving them lunch.
- She was also convicted of attempting to murder Heather Wilkinson’s husband, Ian, who survived.
- Patterson received a life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period.
- The Court of Appeal heard arguments in August and is scheduled to deliver its decisions from 10 a.m. Friday.
- Patterson’s lawyers argued that jurors staying at the same hotel as police and prosecutors during deliberations compromised the trial.
- The court could reject the appeal, order a retrial, or enter an acquittal.
- If the court upholds the convictions, it may also decide whether Patterson should be resentenced.
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