# Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson appeals conviction: what to know

https://mins.news/en/item/24466

- BBC News, 2026-08-17 18:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9dx03jrgjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Erin Patterson is appealing her conviction for killing three relatives and attempting to kill another with a toxic mushroom meal served at her Victorian home in 2023. She argues that prejudicial evidence, prosecution conduct and an unusual jury incident undermined her right to a fair trial. Prosecutors are separately appealing the sentence, saying parole eligibility after 33 years is manifestly inadequate.

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