Crime 30 October 2026, 09:01 via IOL 2 outlets

Erin Patterson: Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal, faces dying in prison

Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson lost a bid to overturn her convictions on Friday, failing to prove she was wrongfully jailed for killing three people with a poisoned lunch.

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