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News in English (USA) / 08.09.2025 / 22:00

Erin Patterson Sentenced to Life in Prison for Mushroom Murders

Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, has been sentenced to life in prison for the poisoning deaths of three family members during a deadly mushroom lunch. The court handed down a sentence of three consecutive life terms, with a minimum period of 33 years to be served before eligibility for parole. The case gained significant media attention as Patterson was accused of intentionally serving toxic mushrooms disguised in a beef Wellington dish. Despite being convicted of murder, the judge noted a lack of remorse from Patterson during proceedings. The sole survivor of the incident, Ian Wilkinson, expressed a desire for privacy as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
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