The woman behind Australia's mushroom murders, Erin Patterson, is appealing on a variety of dubious grounds, claiming there had been a ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice.
Victoria’s DPP is appealing against Patterson’s sentence, arguing it is “manifestly inadequate”.
For those who follow interesting murder cases, the Guardian has live coverage of the proceedings.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/20/erin-patterson-appeal-live-court-mushroom-murders-australia-victoria-ntwnfb
#MushroomMurders #AU
Bob LeFridge :tinoflag:
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