Erin Patterson mushroom murder case

The story so far

In August 2025, a judge allowed the disclosure of evidence that the jury had not heard during the murder trial, including allegations that the woman tried to poison her husband with toxic pasta, curry and a wrap.^{8 Aug 2025} The 50-year-old was found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder one other person with a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms.^{25 Aug 2025} At a pre-sentence hearing in Victoria's Supreme Court, prosecutors sought a life sentence without parole.^{25 Aug 2025} In September 2025 she was sentenced to life imprisonment, with parole eligibility after 33 years, and will serve her sentence at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.^{8 Sep 2025} Her lawyer has since announced an intention to appeal the convictions.^{2 Oct 2025}

Latest

In early October 2025, her lawyer announced the appeal against the three murder convictions and the attempted murder conviction, but the specific grounds have not yet been outlined.^{2 Oct 2025}

What's next

The specific grounds for the appeal have yet to be outlined.^{2 Oct 2025}

Key moments

1. 8 Aug 2025Judge allows previously withheld evidence about alleged attempted poisonings of husband to be disclosed.
2. 25 Aug 2025Convicted of three murders and one attempted murder; prosecutors seek life without parole.
3. 8 Sep 2025Sentenced to life imprisonment with parole eligibility after 33 years.
4. 2 Oct 2025Lawyer announces intention to appeal the murder and attempted murder convictions.

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