Australian triple murderer jailed for life over toxic mushroom lunch
Published: 9/8/2025

Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom meal, receiving one of the lengthiest sentences for a female offender in Australia. Patterson will serve at least 33 years before being eligible for parole. The high-profile case involved an elaborate cover-up, with the judge describing the crimes as the worst category of offending.



