"Guilty Verdict in Infamous ‘Mushroom Murder’ Case: Erin Patterson Convicted of Killing Three at Dinner Party"

MORWELL, Australia — After a lengthy trial that spanned over seven weeks, Erin Patterson has been convicted of murdering her estranged husband’s parents and her aunt-in-law during a dinner gathering in July 2023. The jury also found her guilty of attempting to murder one surviving guest, Ian Wilkinson, who was present during the ill-fated meal at Patterson’s home in Leongatha. The jury in the Victorian Supreme Court deliberated for six and a half days before reaching the unanimous verdict. They concluded that Patterson had full control over the ingredients in the dish served, which included … Read more