Mushroom cook accused of tampering with prison food
Erin Patterson was given time in solitary confinement after she was accused by another inmate of tampering with prison food while waiting for her high-profile trial to begin.
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She’s one of Australia’s worst female killers. But what made her do it?
Erin Patterson tried to portray the image of an innocent mother and loving daughter-in-law, but her hatred for her estranged husband’s family ran deep.
The evidence that brought down the mushroom cook murderer
As Erin Patterson was peppered with questions about the beef wellington meal that killed three people, she had an answer for everything. But these are the damning pieces of evidence she couldn’t lie her way out of.
Mass murderer or home free: Erin’s fate now falls to 12 people
Black plastic tarps have been wrapped around the Leongatha home of accused beef wellington killer Erin Patterson, as 12 jurors who have heard all the evidence in the high-profile triple murder case were locked away to determine her fate.
Privacy screens appear at Erin Patterson’s Leongatha home
As the jury retires to deliberate, privacy screening has appeared at Erin Patterson’s Leongatha home, shielding it from prying eyes.
‘Doesn’t mean she’s guilty’: Judge tells jury how to use Erin’s alleged lies
Justice Christopher Beale has told the jury they can use Erin’s alleged lies to help them assess her credibility, but warned that just because a person has lied doesn’t mean they must be guilty.
Mushroom cook judge gives key timeline update
Justice Christopher Beale has told a jury when he expects to finish his “charge” in the Erin Patterson murder trial.
‘Overstated’: Jury told to disregard two arguments in mushroom murder trial
The jury in the Erin Patterson murder trial have been told to disregard two arguments put forward by the prosecution about some of the scientific evidence.
Jury taken through Erin’s alleged ‘incriminating conduct’
The jury in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson has been reminded of the roll call of “incriminating conduct” alleged by the prosecution, including a number of lies.
Judge’s final instructions to jury before they determine mushroom cook’s fate
Justice Christopher Beale is delivering a final set of instructions to the jury, reminding them not to let feelings of sympathy “cloud” their judgement.
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