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Erin Patterson began the day with hope. Now Australia’s mushroom murderer knows she’s likely to die in jail

The Guardian UK Friday 30 October 2026, 05:12 UTC By Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter 1 min read
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Patterson watched on, clad in prison-issued blue, as Victoria’s highest court rejected her appeal against her murder convictionsErin Patterson to die in prison after losing bid to overturn mushroom murder convictionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastErin Patterson raised her chin and stared out on the brilliant blue promise of a mid-spring morning. To the east, Victoria’s grandest court room was filled with people she had brought together, yet she was there only on a...

Patterson watched on, clad in prison-issued blue, as Victoria’s highest court rejected her appeal against her murder convictions

Erin Patterson raised her chin and stared out on the brilliant blue promise of a mid-spring morning.

To the east, Victoria’s grandest court room was filled with people she had brought together, yet she was there only on a screen.

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