Erin Patterson's appeal against mushroom murder conviction set for August
Erin Patterson's appeal against her triple murder conviction is scheduled for August 19 and 20. She was sentenced to a non-parole period of 33 years for the murders of her parents-in-law and their sister. Patterson claims there was a substantial miscarriage of justice during her trial, which she will argue in her appeal.
- ▪Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder in July 2025.
- ▪The Supreme Court of Victoria will hear her appeal in August 2026.
- ▪Patterson claims the prosecution's cross-examination was unfair and that key evidence was improperly excluded.
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Erin Patterson's appeal against mushroom murder conviction set for AugustTopic:CourtsFri 29 May 2026 at 2:43pmFri 29 May 2026 at 2:43pmFri 29 May 2026 at 2:43pmErin Patterson was found guilty of the triple murder in July 2025. (AAP: Joel Carrett)In short:The Supreme Court of Victoria says the appeal for convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will be held on August 19 and 20.Patterson was sentenced to a non-parole period of 33 years for the murders of her parents-in-law Gail and Don Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, and the attempted murder of Heather's husband Ian.In documents lodged last year, Patterson claimed there was a "substantial miscarriage of justice" during the trial.abc.net.au/news/erin-patterson-mushroom-murderer-appeal-date-set/106738028Link copiedShareShare…
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