Erin Patterson loses appeal; parole eligibility removed
A Victoria appeals court rejected her appeal and removed parole eligibility, meaning life without parole.
Why it matters: Ends a notable case.
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Convicted of poisoning three relatives with mushrooms.
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Court rejects Erin Patterson's appeal, bars parole
Victoria's appeals court dismissed all grounds of her appeal. It also removed her parole eligibility. She killed three relatives with death cap mushrooms in 2023.
Why it matters: She will die in prison.
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Erin Patterson loses appeal, must die in prison
An Australian appeals court rejected Erin Patterson's appeal and ordered life without parole for the mushroom lunch murders of three people.
Why it matters: Ends a case that drew worldwide attention.
Sources: The Guardian, CBC News, UPI · See it on the globe