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Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 29 October 2026

Victorian court to hand down decision on Friday on two appeals regarding Patterson’s triple murder case Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Erin Patterson is set to find out if she could face a longer prison sentence or a new trial, as Victoria’s highest court hands down its decision on two appeals regarding her triple murder case .

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