In appeal, Australian mushroom murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'

Appeal of Australian Mushroom Murderer Claims Miscarriage of Justice

Erin Patterson, an Australian woman convicted of murdering three people using toxic mushrooms, has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" occurred during her conviction, according to court documents released on Wednesday.

Patterson, 51, received a life sentence with parole earlier this year. She was found guilty of serving beef Wellington containing poisonous fungi to her estranged husband's parents, aunt, and uncle at a lunch in her home in 2023, resulting in the deaths of three family members.

Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" took place when she was convicted for killing three people with toxic mushrooms.

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