# Erin Patterson awaits mushroom-murder appeal ruling on retrial or longer sentence

https://mins.news/en/item/120903

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 14:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/29/erin-patterson-mushroom-murders-appeal-ruling-ntwnfb

> Victoria’s highest court is due to rule Friday on Patterson’s appeal against her triple-murder convictions and prosecutors’ appeal seeking a longer sentence. Possible outcomes include a retrial, dismissal of her appeal or resentencing.

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