Erin Patterson appeal live updates: mushroom murderer to learn fate in retrial bid
Summary
Victoria’s Court of Appeal is due to rule on Erin Patterson’s appeals, which seek a retrial or a change to her sentence. The three-judge panel heard arguments in August; Patterson is not expected to attend the decision in person.Key Facts
- Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a 33-year non-parole period for the murders of Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson.
- She was also convicted of attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, who survived after eating beef wellington containing death cap mushrooms.
- Patterson’s lawyers raised seven grounds for appeal, including a challenge to jurors staying at the same hotel as police and prosecutors during deliberations.
- The Court of Appeal heard arguments from Patterson’s legal team and prosecutors in August.
- Justices Lesley Taylor, Stephen McLeish and Peter Kidd are to decide the appeals.
- The court’s decision is scheduled for 10am, and Patterson is not expected to attend in person.
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