Judge gives final directions to jury in Erin Patterson trial

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 7:44pm

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Justice Christopher Beale has instructed the jury in the Erin Patterson triple-murder trial to avoid bias and prejudice during deliberations. The jury in Morwell has been told they must find Patterson not guilty if they believe her evidence. The trial has now entered its ninth week.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 24 Jun 2025, 4:19pm

   Judge instructs jury in mushroom murder trial (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 7:44pm

   Judge in Erin Patterson murder trial tells jury they must find her not guilty if they believe her evidence (opens in new tab)