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07-07-2025
An Australian mother, Erin Patterson, has been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband's parents and an aunt by serving them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms. The victims, Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, fell ill after eating the meal at Patterson's home in Leongatha, Victoria. Patterson was also convicted of the attempted murder of Reverend Ian Wilkinson, who survived the poisoning. The trial garnered significant attention in Australia due to its dramatic circumstances and the deliberate nature of the poisoning.
Entities: Erin Patterson, Don Patterson, Gail Patterson, Heather Wilkinson, Reverend Ian Wilkinson • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-07-2025
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, was found guilty of murdering three relatives of her estranged husband and attempting to murder a fourth by serving them poisonous mushrooms at a lunch gathering. The trial, which lasted two months, drew significant media attention in Australia, with the prosecution arguing that Patterson's guilt was evident in her deceptive actions, while Patterson maintained that the deaths were a tragic accident.
Entities: Erin Patterson, Australia, Leongatha, Simon Patterson, Gail Patterson • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-07-2025
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, has been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband's relatives by serving them poisonous death cap mushrooms for lunch. The trial, which lasted nine weeks, concluded with the jury delivering a verdict after six days of deliberation. Patterson faces life in prison and will be sentenced later.
Entities: Erin Patterson, Australia, South China Morning Post, Victoria state, Supreme Court • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
