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* Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for the murders of her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson. She also received a 25-year sentence for the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson.
* The murders occurred in 2023 after Patterson served a beef Wellington containing deadly death cap mushrooms.
* Evidence presented at trial included CCTV footage showing Patterson disposing of the food dehydrator used to dry the mushrooms.
* Patterson maintains her innocence, claiming the mushrooms were added to the dish accidentally.
* Ian Wilkinson survived the poisoning but continues to suffer health issues.
* The judge described the crimes as being in the “worst category” of offending.
