Erin Patterson sentenced for triple murder by poisoning in Victoria

Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three members of her estranged husband's family by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington served at her home, ending a high-profile homicide trial. During the nearly three-month trial, Patterson showed visible signs of distress, as captured in photographs that led to a court order restricting the publication of images suggesting she was in custody to avoid prejudicing jurors. Despite her confident demeanor throughout the trial, she had taken steps to cover her home in black plastic tarps in anticipation of privacy following a not guilty verdict. The investigation into the murders involved extensive police work, including reviewing CCTV, phone, medical, and bank records to uncover the truth behind the deaths. Following the verdict, Patterson will serve her sentence at the maximum security Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Deer Park, near Melbourne. The case has drawn significant public and media attention due to its unusual method of murder and the defendant's conduct during the trial.