Inside the mind of Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer
Erin Patterson is now a triple murderer. She armed herself by getting in her red MG to go to a wet footy ground and sniff out nature’s random offerings of doom. But what was her motive?
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Erin Patterson set to appeal, as families could claim compo
Erin Patterson is set to appeal her convictions after being returned to prison, and a legal expert says the families involved could potentially claim compensation against the wealthy killer.
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.
Doctor reveals moments about mushroom case that will haunt him ‘forever’
The doctor who first alerted police to triple murderer Erin Patterson has revealed the moments of the investigation he can’t get out of his mind – and how the killer stared “daggers” at him as he gave evidence.
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‘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.
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.
Judge’s guidelines for jurors ahead of deliberations in mushroom murder trial
Justice Christopher Beale is delivering a final set of instructions to the jury in Erin Patterson’s murder trial before they retire to consider their verdict.
Erin Patterson emerged from witness box ‘unscathed’: Defence
Erin Patterson’s lawyer has finished delivering his closing address, putting the spotlight on what he says are “absurd” claims by the Crown in his final pitch to the jury.
‘She’s not on trial for being a liar’: Defence says untruths don’t make mushroom cook a murderer
Erin Patterson’s defence admits his clients told many lies, but says that’s not proof she intended to kill her estranged husband’s relatives. FOLLOW LIVE
Poison plot or panic? Mushroom murder trial’s main arguments spelled out
The Crown says Erin Patterson tried to hide her poison plot with “lies upon lies” but the defence argues no motive has been uncovered because there was no murder.
‘She never planned to kill anyone’: Defence points to lack of motive
Erin Patterson’s defence lawyer says there was “no anger, no hatred” between his client and her family members and the lack of a motive made it hard to prove she intended to kill. FOLLOW LIVE
Mushroom cook accused of ‘sustained cover-up’ after deadly lunch
The lead prosecutor in the Erin Patterson murder trial says the jury can reject any possibility this was “all a terrible accident”.
‘Four calculated deceptions’ at heart of mushroom murder case: Crown
Prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC is delivering her closing address to the jury, summing up the Crown’s case against accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson.
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