Erin Patterson faces victims' families in mushroom murder plea hearing

Monday 25 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 7 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 7:50pm

Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeared in Victoria's Supreme Court for a pre-sentence hearing. The 50-year-old was found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder one person using a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence without parole.

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1. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 10:57am

   Families of mushroom murder victims to face Erin Patterson in court for plea hearing (opens in new tab)

   • Mushroom triple murderer Erin Patterson back in court (opens in new tab) Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12:59pm
   • Prosecutor calls for Erin Patterson to be jailed for life with no parole for mushroom murders (opens in new tab) Mon 25 Aug 2025, 7:50pm
2. Otago Daily TimesMon 25 Aug 2025, 11:15am

   Survivor forgives mushroom murderer, asks for confession (opens in new tab)

   • Mushroom triple murderer prepares to face victim (opens in new tab) Mon 25 Aug 2025, 11:15am
   • Mushroom triple murderer in court with victim (opens in new tab) Mon 25 Aug 2025, 11:15am
3. NZ HeraldMon 25 Aug 2025, 3:00pm

   Mushroom cook set to face husband’s family in two-day pre-sentence hearing (opens in new tab)