Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions
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- The Guardian Worldseen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
Erin Patterson appeal live updates: mushroom murderer to learn fate in retrial bidAustralia’s mushroom murderer loses bid to overturn convictions – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail termErin Patterson to die in prison after losing appeal against mushroom murder convictions - NYT Worldseen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
Court to Rule on Erin Patterson’s Appeal in Mushroom Murders CaseCourt Rejects Erin Patterson’s Appeal in Mushroom Murders Case - ABC News (Australia)seen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
Breaking: Mushroom murderer likely to die in jail after failed appeal'Cold and calculating' Erin Patterson has sentence increased - ABC News (Australia)seen 1 Nov, 23:25headline rewritten
Live: Erin Patterson loses appeal, harsher sentence imposedErin Patterson loses appeal, has harsher sentence imposed — as it happened
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Wed, 28 October 2026
3 reports- The Guardian World04:30first to report
Victorian court of appeal to hand down judgment on triple-murderer’s conviction and sentence after her lawyers argued she was denied fair trial Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The decision in Erin Patterson’s appeal against her triple murder conviction will be handed down on Friday, with Victoria’s highest court also set to rule on whether she could face more time in prison . The court of appeal will rule on...
- ABC News (Australia)04:39
If the appeal succeeds, Victoria's Court of Appeal could order a re-trial or acquit Erin Patterson entirely.
- torontosun.com11:05
Thu, 29 October 2026
9 reports- ABC News (Australia)13:00
Victoria's Court of Appeal will announce its decision on the mushroom killer's bid to have her convictions overturned.
- hindustantimes.com19:15
Judges to rule on Australian mushroom killer's appeal | World News
- Channel News Asia19:35
Australian woman Erin Patterson's lawyers argue that errors during the trial led to an unfair conviction, while prosecutors say her 33-year minimum prison term is too lenient.
- brisbanetimes.com.au19:45
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will learn today whether her convictions will stand or if she'll face a retrial.
2 reprints
- smh.com.au29 Oct, 19:45their copy
- theage.com.au29 Oct, 19:45their copy
- NYT World21:00edited after publishing
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Court to Rule on Erin Patterson’s Appeal in Mushroom Murders CaseJudges took away the possibility of parole for an Australian woman, Erin Patterson, and rejected a bid to overturn her conviction over a deadly beef Wellington lunch.
- ABC News (Australia)22:15edited after publishing
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Live: Erin Patterson loses appeal, harsher sentence imposedVictoria's highest court has increased Erin Patterson's jail term to life in prison without parole and dismissed an appeal against her murder convictions. Look back on how the hearing unfolded in our live blog.
- ABC News (Australia)23:13edited after publishing
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Breaking: Mushroom murderer likely to die in jail after failed appealErin Patterson lodged an appeal against her convictions over the deaths of three relatives who died after eating beef Wellingtons that contained death cap mushrooms.
- ABC News (Australia)23:22
Victoria's highest court has upheld Erin Patterson's convictions for the murder of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Few legal options now remain for the killer.
- irishtimes.com23:41
Patterson (52) showed no emotion as a judge outlined that her sentence had been lengthened
Fri, 30 October 2026
16 reports- odt.co.nz00:16
Life without parole for mushroom murderer after appeal fails
- The Guardian World00:27edited after publishing
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Erin Patterson appeal live updates: mushroom murderer to learn fate in retrial bidThis blog is now closed. Read our full report here: Erin Patterson loses appeal as harsher sentence imposed Patterson showed no emotion on the video feed as McLeish outlined why her appeal had failed, and how the director of public prosecutions had succeeded in seeking a longer sentence. Patterson’s actions mean it is ‘inappropriate’ to fix non-parole period, justice says The applicant’s murderous intent dated back to the invitations to lunch, it persisted through the lunch that the poison was...
- South China Morning Post00:41
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson lost a bid to overturn her convictions and had a harsher sentence imposed on Friday, failing to prove she was wrongfully jailed for killing three people with a poisoned lunch. Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and elderly aunt, deliberately lacing their beef Wellington meal with highly toxic death cap mushrooms. The 52-year-old maintained her triple murder convictions were a “miscarriage of justice”, urging the...
- BBC News World01:22
Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
- Google News - Top Stories01:35
Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions and gets harsher sentence BBC Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light CNN Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses appeal bid Reuters Erin Patterson to die in prison after losing bid to overturn mushroom murder convictions The Guardian Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings NBC News
- BBC News World01:38
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.
- bunburymail.com.au01:40
After an 11-week trial that garnered global attention and a failed appeal bid, mushroom cook Erin Patterson will...
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- singletonargus.com.au30 Oct, 01:40their copy
- northweststar.com.au30 Oct, 01:40their copy
- Google News - Top Stories04:11
Australian court orders Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for mushroom poisonings AP News Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light CNN Woman convicted of mushroom poison murders in Australia ordered to never be released from prison CBS News Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail The Guardian Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson loses appeal to overturn convictions...
- theconversation.com04:15
The ‘mushroom murderer’ will spend the rest of her life behind bars after losing her appeal.
- The Guardian World05:31edited after publishing
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Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail termVictorian court of appeal rules Patterson should be jailed for life with no parole over deadly beef wellington lunch that killed three people Erin Patterson mushroom murders appeal – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Erin Patterson has lost her bid to overturn her convictions and been resentenced to life behind bars with no chance of release, as Victoria’s highest court handed down its decision on two appeals regarding her triple murder case . The court...
- greatlakesadvocate.com.au05:33
Three judges will announce whether murderous mushroom cook Erin Patterson suffered a miscarriage of justice, warranting a retrial.
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- naroomanewsonline.com.au30 Oct, 05:33their copy
- muswellbrookchronicle.com.au30 Oct, 05:33their copy
- cessnockadvertiser.com.au30 Oct, 05:33their copy
- dungogchronicle.com.au30 Oct, 05:33their copy
- southernhighlandnews.com.au30 Oct, 05:33their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:50
ŽALBENI sud odbio je žalbu Erin Patterson i pooštrio joj kaznu na doživotni zatvor bez pomilovanja za ubojstvo troje ljudi otrovnim gljivama.
- Al Jazeera English07:38
Court rules Patterson will spend the rest of her life behind bars after denying parole.
- Novinky (Czechia)16:12
Erin Pattersonová, odsouzená za trojnásobnou vraždu a pokus o další, už nikdy nesmí být propuštěna na svobodu. Soudci státu Victoria zamítli její odvolání proti rozsudku a zároveň vyhověli žalobě státního zastupitelství, které požadovalo přísnější trest. Podle soudu byla závažnost jejích činů natolik mimořádná, že není namístě stanovit dobu, po jejímž uplynutí by mohla žádat o podmínečné propuštění.
- therural.com.au16:31
Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of...
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- mandurahmail.com.au30 Oct, 16:31their copy
- merimbulanewsweekly.com.au30 Oct, 16:31their copy
- easternriverinachronicle.com.au30 Oct, 16:31their copy
- cessnockadvertiser.com.au30 Oct, 16:31their copy
- ABC News (Australia)21:02
Patterson's re-sentencing puts her in a rare grouping of convicted killers in Australia who will never be eligible for freedom.
Sat, 31 October 2026
2 reports- theguardian.com04:00
After attempt at acquittal or retrial was dismissed, Patterson has 28 days to lodge an application for special leave to appeal to Australia’s high court
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:29
Non potrà più chiedere la libertà condizionale dopo 33 anni di carcere. Per Erin Patterson, la donna australiana di 52 anni condannata per aver ucciso tre familiari servendo loro un pranzo a base di funghi velenosi, la pena è diventata ancora più severa. Venerdì 30 ottobre la Corte d’Appello dello Stato di Victoria ha respinto […] L'articolo “Ha ucciso tre parenti servendo loro un filetto con funghi velenosi. Crimini atroci, commessi con una freddezza straordinaria”: Erin Patterson condannata a...