US EditionMushroom Cook Murder Convictions 'Appeal-Proof'
LEONGATHA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 8 – Erin Patterson faces life imprisonment after being convicted of poisoning three relatives with death cap mushrooms, with her legal team preparing an appeal within 28 days of sentencing.
- On Monday in Leongatha, Victoria, a jury convicted 50-year-old Erin Patterson of killing three relatives and trying to poison a fourth by serving beef Wellingtons containing toxic death cap mushrooms.
- The crimes occurred in July 2023 when Patterson served beef Wellington laced with deadly mushrooms to her parents-in-law and relatives during lunch at her home.
- Patterson claimed she altered the RecipeTin Eats beef Wellington recipe by making six small parcels and adding dried mushrooms bought from a grocer because the dish seemed bland.
- Professor Rick Sarre stated the trial's meticulous detail makes Patterson's conviction "virtually appeal-proof," and that mounting a successful appeal would be very difficult.
- Patterson faces a likely lengthy prison sentence and has 28 days from sentencing to lodge an appeal if she chooses to challenge the verdict or sentence.
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Erin Patterson killed three members of his ex-family after a poisoned Sunday lunch. This case, worthy of a novel by Agatha Christie, received unprecedented coverage in the country.
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Brisbane TimesSurvivors of death cap mushroom poisoning are rare. This man lived to tell the tale
Simon Claringbold picked and ate some wild mushrooms from his garden. Days later, he thought he was taking his last breaths. Now, with the world fascinated by the Erin Patterson mushroom trial, Simon has spoken about his near-death experience.
·Sydney, Australia
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