politics
Case against Erin Patterson is ‘overwhelming’ and mushroom killer’s appeal should be dismissed, prosecutors say
Crown prosecutor tells Victorian court that all seven of Patterson’s grounds for appeal should fail
TL;DR
- Prosecutors argue that all seven grounds of Erin Patterson's appeal against her triple murder conviction should be dismissed.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions is appealing Patterson's sentence, calling it "manifestly inadequate" and seeking life imprisonment without parole.
- Patterson was convicted of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, through poisoning.
- Grounds for Patterson's appeal included issues with jury sequestering, the inclusion of cell tower and mushroom evidence, and fairness of cross-examination and closing addresses.
- Prosecutors countered that many grounds lacked substance and that Patterson had no "innocent" interest in foraging mushrooms.