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Erin Patterson appeal as it happened: The ruling on the mushroom cook’s appeal and what it means for her future behind bars

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Published 29/10/2026 22:25 UTC

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Three Court of Appeal justices have handed down their decision and Erin Patterson, sitting in a small room near a window in prison, has learned her fate. This is how the morning in court unfolded.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 30/10/2026 01:24 UTC

    Three Court of Appeal justices have handed down their decision and Erin Patterson, sitting in a small room near a window in prison, has learned her fate. Follow our live updates. This is how the morning in court unfolded.

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  2. Headline · detected on 30/10/2026 01:24 UTC

    Erin Patterson appeal LIVE: as it happened: The ruling on the mushroom cook’s appeal and what it means for her future behind bars

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  3. Excerpt · detected on 29/10/2026 23:55 UTC

    As three Three Court of Appeal justices weigh the fate of have handed down their decision and Erin Patterson’s triple murder conviction, this legal ruling could decide whether she faces Patterson, sitting in a complete retrial or spends the rest of small room near a window in prison, has learned her natural life behind bars. fate. Follow our live updates.

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    Before: «As three justices weigh the fate of Erin Patterson’s triple murder conviction, this legal ruling could decide whether she faces a complete retrial or spends the rest of her natural life behind bars.» 55ec33350e4d

    After: «Three Court of Appeal justices have handed down their decision and Erin Patterson, sitting in a small room near a window in prison, has learned her fate. Follow our live updates.» 2a1357ff3e22

  4. Headline · detected on 29/10/2026 23:55 UTC

    Erin Patterson appeal LIVE: Mushroom killer attempts to The ruling on the mushroom cook’s appeal triple murder charges and what it means for her future behind bars

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https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/erin-patterson-appeal-live-mushroom-killer-attempts-to-appeal-triple-murder-charges-20261030-p619ol.html
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29/10/2026 22:25 UTC
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