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November 3, 2026 · Industry Watch

Mushroom poisoning murder appeal rejected

Mushroom poisoning murder appeal rejected
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Erin Patterson challenged her conviction on seven grounds after serving relatives a fatal meal containing death cap mushrooms.

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An Australian woman has lost an appeal against her sentence over a fatal meal served to relatives that included death cap mushrooms, Food Safety News reports.

Erin Patterson challenged her conviction on seven grounds. Prosecutors separately argued that the sentence’s non-parole portion was inappropriate.

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