Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
A woman in Australia was convicted of murders involving death cap mushrooms at a lunch involving her estranged husband's relatives. She is now appealing her convictions, while prosecutors argue she should remain in prison.
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2 sourcesProsecutor tells Australian appeals court mushroom poisoning murderer should never be released
Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions over death cap mushroom lunch
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6 sourcesProsecutor tells Australian appeals court mushroom poisoning murderer should never be released
Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
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1 sourceAustralia mushroom killer Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions after poisoning elderly relatives
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3 articlesCase against Erin Patterson is ‘overwhelming’ and mushroom killer’s appeal should be dismissed, prosecutors say
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson was convicted over three deaths. Now she’ll argue the court got it wrong
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2 developments- Aug 17Only center coverage:Australia's Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
- Aug 19Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
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