Australian woman found guilty in mushroom poisoning case
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, has been convicted of murdering three elderly relatives by serving them poisonous mushrooms in a meal. She also attempted to murder a fourth relative. The incident took place in 2023 in Leongatha, southeast of Melbourne. Patterson, who pleaded not guilty, faces a maximum life sentence.
An Australian woman was convicted of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband by serving them a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms. Erin Patterson was found guilty of poisoning her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law with Beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms. She was also convicted of attempting to murder her sister-in-law's husband. Patterson had pleaded not guilty, claiming the deaths were accidental. She faces a maximum life sentence and can appeal the verdict.
The sentencing will take place at a later date. The defense lawyer and family members of the victims declined to comment. The detective in charge of the case thanked the investigators for their work.
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