Poisoning

Australian Triple Murderer Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Family with Death Cap Mushrooms

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Melbourne, Australia — A judge in Victoria has sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for the poisoning deaths of three relatives, marking a significant verdict in a case that has drawn widespread attention. On September 8, 2025, Patterson received a life sentence with a non-parole period of 33 years after being convicted of the murders and an attempted murder involving a deadly meal laced with toxic mushrooms. Justice Christopher Beale, presiding over the case, characterized Patterson’s actions as an extreme betrayal of trust. During the sentencing at the Victoria State Supreme Court, he underscored … Read more

Unveiled Secrets: Court Reveals Estranged Husband’s Poisoning Fears in Erin Patterson’s Trial

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MELBOURNE, Australia — A court ruling on Friday lifted a temporary suppression order that had prevented Australian media from reporting on key evidentiary findings in the trial of Erin Patterson. With this development, new information has emerged regarding the case, which centers around allegations of poisoning. The lifting of the suppression order has allowed journalists to disclose details that were previously barred from the public. Among these revelations is the concerning claim from Patterson’s estranged husband, who had expressed fears that she might have attempted to poison him as well. During the pre-trial hearings, the … Read more

"Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Aurora Dentist Accused of Poisoning His Wife"

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Jury deliberations commenced Tuesday afternoon following closing statements in the high-profile murder trial of an Aurora dentist accused of killing his wife. James Craig faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and solicitation to commit various forms of tampering and perjury, stemming from the alleged poisoning of his spouse, Angela Craig. The prosecution asserts that James Craig, 43, murdered his wife by poisoning her smoothies with lethal substances, specifically cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a common ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops. Angela Craig, who was 43 at the time of her death, suffered various … Read more

Australian Woman Convicted of ‘Mushroom Murders’ in Gripping Poisoning Case That Captivated a Nation

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Leongatha, Australia — A woman was found guilty Monday of murdering three people, including her in-laws, through a poison-laced meal that included toxic mushrooms, culminating in a high-profile case that captivated the nation and beyond. Erin Patterson, 50, was arrested in November 2023 after four guests at a lunch she hosted fell seriously ill. The gathering, which featured beef Wellington, took place in her home in Leongatha, a small town located about two hours from Melbourne. While one of the guests survived, three others—Patterson’s in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson—succumbed to … Read more