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TUE · 2026-08-18 · 23:54 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0819-103599
NSR-2026-0819-103599News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Erin Patterson appeal live: mushroom murderer to challenge convictions over fatal beef wellington lunch
Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for murdering three relatives of her estranged husband and attempting to murder a fourth. The Victorian Court of Appeal is currently reviewing whether these guilty verdicts should be overturned.
Adeshola OreThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-18 · 23:54 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for murdering three relatives of her estranged husband and attempting to murder a fourth. The Victorian Court of Appeal is currently reviewing whether these guilty verdicts should be overturned. The jury found Patterson guilty over a year ago following a fatal lunch. This live coverage follows the proceedings as the court considers her challenge.
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Patterson was found guilty by a Victorian jury more than a year ago.
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The convictions relate to a fatal beef wellington lunch.
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The Victorian Court of Appeal will consider whether the guilty verdicts should be quashed.
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Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth.
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