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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing

Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering her in-laws with poisonous mushrooms, is appealing her sentence.

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  3. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 7.

Source diversity sample: Herald Sun · smh.com.au · The Guardian · The Independent · bbc.co.uk · the-sun.com · AOL.com · RTE.ie.

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The brief

Erin Patterson, known as the 'mushroom murderer,' is appealing her conviction for the murder of her in-laws. BBC News first reported that Patterson is appealing her sentence.

Later reporting by The Sun added details about the method of murder, stating that Patterson poisoned her in-laws with a beef wellington containing poisonous mushrooms. AOL and RTE.ie confirmed that Patterson is appealing her conviction.

The Sun's account of the murder method is not contradicted by other outlets. Patterson is currently awaiting her appeal.

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Quick answers

Who is Erin Patterson?

Erin Patterson is an Australian woman convicted of murdering her in-laws with poisonous mushrooms.

What is Erin Patterson appealing?

Erin Patterson is appealing her conviction for the murder of her in-laws.

What method was used in the murders?

According to The Sun, Erin Patterson poisoned her in-laws with a beef wellington containing poisonous mushrooms.

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Erin Patterson Mushroom murderer Australian triple murder Appeal Poisoning

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