Appeals court told why mushroom killer Erin Patterson should stay in prison forever

Asia-Pacific Science Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:57:20 GMT Moderate confidence — 65/100

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson should never be freed from prison because the “nature of the offending” demanded so, prosecutors told Victoria’s appeals court on Thursday.
She maintained her innocence throughout the trial, saying the deaths were accidental.
On Wednesday, she launched an appeal against her conviction on three c

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Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson should never be freed from prison because the “nature of the offending” demanded so, prosecutors told Victoria’s appeals court on Thursday.
She maintained her innocence throughout the trial, saying the deaths were accidental.
On Wednesday, she launched an appeal against her conviction on three c

Sources: The Independent