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Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions

Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions
BBC News Friday 30 October 2026, 01:35 UTC 1 min read
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Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.

Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
Australian (ORG) Erin Patterson (PERSON)
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