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VIDEO: Erin Patterson jailed for life over lethal mushroom lunch

Mike Lorigan

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18 minutes agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 10:04am

Erin Patterson jailed for life over lethal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison with 33 years non-parole, for murdering three in-laws and attempting to murder a fourth.

Mike Lorigan reports.

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