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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Cait Kelly (earlier)

Australian woman found guilty of murder – as it happened

Erin Patterson
Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder over a lunch she served in-laws at her home in regional Australia in 2023. Follow live updates as the jury delivers its verdicts. Composite: AP

Erin Patterson found guilty

And with that, we are going to put this blog to bed. It was a big day. Before we go, let’s go over the big moments of today.

  • The jury found Erin Patterson caused the death of her lunch guests.

  • On the three charges of murder she was found guilty. On the charge of attempted murder she was also been found guilty.

  • As the verdict was read out, Patterson did not drop her gaze from the jury.

  • The gallery was asked to leave the court so Patterson could speak to her lawyers privately, with the hearing concluding.

You can read the full rundown here:

Updated

Thomas continues:

I think it’s very important that we remember that three people have died and a person … nearly died and was seriously injured as a result of what has led to these charges. I ask that we acknowledge those people and not forget them.

He said the Patterson and Wilkinson families have asked for privacy and asked for media to respect this request.

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