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Erin Patterson Jailed for Life Over Fatal Mushroom Poisoning. Erin Patterson, 50, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth with a toxic mushroom-laced meal. She will serve at least 33 years before being eligible for parole, making it one of the longest sentences ever given to a female offender in Australia. In 2023, Patterson served a poisonous beef Wellington to her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, killing all three. Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, survived but suffers ongoing health problems. Patterson’s estranged husband Simon avoided the meal at the last minute, suspecting her of prior poisoning attempts. Patterson claims the deadly mushrooms were added accidentally. Despite her protests, the Supreme Court handed down three consecutive life sentences for the murders, plus 25 years for attempted murder. Judge Christopher Beale described the crimes as “the worst category,” noting the elaborate cover-up and imposing the maximum penalty.
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